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Event:
CFC MM CG 3
Date: Nov 16, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 104 wins and 70 losses; Bogdan Kersikov!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adeoluwa rushes Kersikov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Kersikov gets control of Adeoluwa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kersikov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Kersikov keeps moving.
Kersikov keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa is looking to advance position but Kersikov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (4) Kersikov
Adeoluwa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Adeoluwa is desperately trying to improve his position but Kersikov has a good base and remains in mount.
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adeoluwa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Adeoluwa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kersikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kersikov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (7) Kersikov
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Adeoluwa is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Adeoluwa is trying to maintain the position but Kersikov is very close to passing his half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Kersikov is controlling well.
#T4#
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.
Kersikov trying to control the pace.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Kersikov postures up.
Adeoluwa desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Kersikov controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Kersikov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adeoluwa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (10) Kersikov#T6#
Adeoluwa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kersikov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Adeoluwa is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adeoluwa tries to lock up and control but Kersikov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Kersikov controlling the pace for now.
Kersikov prevents Adeoluwa from getting the reversal.
Adeoluwa holds on for dear life.
Kersikov controlling from mount.
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Adeoluwa to control.#T9#
Kersikov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kersikov's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.#T10#
Kersikov controlling his opponent.
Adeoluwa is trying desperately to improve position.
Kersikov wants to take Adeoluwa's back here but Adeoluwa is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Adeoluwa is working to get back to half guard.
Kersikov content just to control the position here. #T11#
Let's hope that Kersikov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa tries to reverse the position but Kersikov maintains control.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kersikov content to control rather than advance.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Kersikov keeps him under control.#T12#
Adeoluwa is trying to control but can't.
Well,Adeoluwa is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Kersikov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kersikov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (13) Kersikov
Kersikov avoids the attempt from Adeoluwa to control.#T13#
Kersikov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kersikov prevents Adeoluwa from getting the reversal.
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Kersikov postures up.
Adeoluwa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kersikov content just to control the position here.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position but Kersikov isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Kersikov pushes him away.
Adeoluwa working to try and regain half guard.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Kersikov is trying to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kersikov wins on points by 13 to 0.
Bogdan Kersikov is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Bogdan Kersikov, 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.
Chukwu Adeoluwa was interviewed post fight and said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC MM CG 2
Date: Nov 09, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 62 wins and 64 losses; Gaston Juncker!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Juncker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adeoluwa circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juncker.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Juncker.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaston Juncker.
Juncker shoots in for a takedown but Adeoluwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Adeoluwa clinches up with Juncker and pushes him back against the cage.
Juncker is pressed up against the cage. Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Juncker down to the mat. Juncker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch.#CL#
Adeoluwa clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Juncker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adeoluwa uses from the top position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Juncker keeps moving.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Juncker is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa passes Juncker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Juncker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Juncker controlling the position for now.
Juncker is in trouble now - Adeoluwa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (3) vs (0) Juncker
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Juncker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
Juncker is wriggling around trying to escape.
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Juncker tries to hold on but Adeoluwa postures up.
Juncker is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Juncker is trying to escape the mount.
Juncker wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.#T6#
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Adeoluwa tries to control but Juncker wriggling away.
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T7#
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Juncker is working away.
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (6) vs (0) Juncker
Adeoluwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Juncker is looking to escape. #T8#
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adeoluwa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Juncker is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T9#
Juncker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Juncker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Juncker is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Juncker sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adeoluwa content to control rather than advance.
Juncker won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount. #T11#
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Juncker is staying active underneath Adeoluwa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Juncker is concentrating on defense, preventing Adeoluwa from advancing position.
Juncker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adeoluwa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adeoluwa's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Adeoluwa (6) vs (4) Juncker#T12#
Juncker has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa is in bad spot here.
Juncker biding his time, controlling Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa can't escape the position.
Juncker really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adeoluwa.#T13#
Juncker's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Adeoluwa breaks Juncker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (8) vs (4) Juncker
Adeoluwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adeoluwa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juncker keeping hold of Adeoluwa's head, controlling as best he can.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T14#
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Juncker keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Juncker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is the new welterweight champion!
As Chukwu Adeoluwa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 54
Date: Nov 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adeoluwa tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Lee wants the takedown. Adeoluwa is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Adeoluwa's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee 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.
Lee trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Lee won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee pushing down on Adeoluwa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adeoluwa manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but Adeoluwa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Adeoluwa is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Lee
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Lee 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Lee keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Adeoluwa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Lee pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Adeoluwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Adeoluwa is very close to passing his half guard.
Adeoluwa stalling.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Adeoluwa not doing much here.
Adeoluwa prevents Lee from improving his position.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Lee tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Adeoluwa is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee is pressing down on Adeoluwa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Our spies down at at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ inform us that Lee has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Adeoluwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Lee pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T6#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adeoluwa 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.
Lee pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa is looking to pass Lee's guard but actually Lee recovers to full guard.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Adeoluwa 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.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep. #T9#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Adeoluwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Adeoluwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Lee controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Adeoluwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy.
#T11#
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is staying active underneath Adeoluwa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Lee trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (4) Lee#T13#
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #T14#
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to sweep here but Adeoluwa controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Post fight, an emotional Chukwu Adeoluwa said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG 52
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 35 losses; Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chai shoots in and drives through. Adeoluwa sprawls well.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai fails to land the takedown.
Adeoluwa displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.#CL#
Adeoluwa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adeoluwa is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD#
Adeoluwa has picked Chai up - he's going for a ride! Adeoluwa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (0) Chai
Well, if Adeoluwa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Chai preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace. #T1#
Adeoluwa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (5) vs (0) Chai
Chai trying to remain calm as Adeoluwa controls from the top position.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adeoluwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Chai is controlling Adeoluwa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adeoluwa not doing much here.
#T2#
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa not doing much here.
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace.
Chai has his hands clasped together around Adeoluwa's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Still in half guard, Adeoluwa seems content to control.
Adeoluwa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Chai is defending the position.
Adeoluwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Adeoluwa'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.
Adeoluwa continues to stall.
Chai wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
#T5#
Adeoluwa controlling the pace.
Adeoluwa is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Chai wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but Chai is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Still in half guard, Adeoluwa seems content to control.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chai does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chai manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chai keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adeoluwa'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.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T8#
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Chai is keeping the position.
Chai is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Chai's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but Chai gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (5) vs (2) Chai
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Chai wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Chai controls the pace.#T9#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Chai 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.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chai is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.#T10#
Chai passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (5) vs (5) Chai
Adeoluwa is not content to let Chai control the position.
Chai controls the position.
Chai wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping him busy.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Chai has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Adeoluwa is trying to control Chai's posture but Chai avoids it. #T11#
Adeoluwa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chai wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working.
Adeoluwa tries to bench press Chai off him but Chai keeps the position.
Chai takes a little break here. Adeoluwa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Adeoluwa tries to improve position but can't.
Adeoluwa can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Adeoluwa is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Adeoluwa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chai controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Chai has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to half guard.
Chai 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 Adeoluwa's shoulder. That is not cool. #T13#
Chai working away.
Adeoluwa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chai's best efforts.
Chai performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adeoluwa tries to get to full guard but Chai has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Chai looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adeoluwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Chai trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Adeoluwa trying to hold on to Chai's head to control him but Chai postures up.
Adeoluwa moves into full guard.
Chai wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Adeoluwa is heads and Chai is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
Post fight, Chukwu Adeoluwa stared into the camera and said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG NY 8
Date: Oct 05, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Elim Garak!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Garak has Adeoluwa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adeoluwa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Adeoluwa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Adeoluwa manages to end up in side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adeoluwa (4) vs (0) Garak
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A lull in the action here as Adeoluwa stalls from top position.
Garak is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Garak wants to control but Adeoluwa postures up.#T1#
Adeoluwa happy to just control the position for now.
Garak tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garak keeps working.
Garak is trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa controls the position from side control.
Garak tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Garak stops Adeoluwa from passing to mount.
Garak is letting Adeoluwa control him for a moment.
Garak struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down. #T3#
Adeoluwa advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Adeoluwa (6) vs (0) Garak
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Garak looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from Garak to control.
Garak might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adeoluwa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Adeoluwa'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.#T5#
Garak working to try and regain half guard.
Garak is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
Garak wants to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Adeoluwa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adeoluwa looking to control but Garak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
Adeoluwa tries to control but Garak wriggling away.
Garak tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adeoluwa controlling his opponent.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.#T7#
Adeoluwa content just to control the position here.
Garak is trying to escape the mount.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Garak is having none of it.
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Garak wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa prevents Garak from getting the reversal.#T8#
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Garak tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Garak is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Garak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T9#
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adeoluwa continues to stall.
Garak tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.#T10#
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Garak wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Garak slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Garak keeping control of the position. #T11#
Adeoluwa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Garak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garak is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.
Garak is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.#T12#
Garak is trying to control but can't.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Garak looking for submissions off his back.
Adeoluwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garak! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (0) Garak
Garak tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Garak regains half guard.#T13#
Garak gets full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Garak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garak is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head to control his posture.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Garak is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T14##SUB2#
Garak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Garak looking to control.
Garak has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garak controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Chukwu Adeoluwa took some time post fight to say the following; 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
CFC CG Las Vegas 2
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Mr Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Adeoluwa moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Penn (0) vs (2) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Penn is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa not doing much here.
Penn controlling the position for now.
Adeoluwa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T1#
Adeoluwa moves into full mount! Penn won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (5) Adeoluwa
Penn has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Adeoluwa's lack of action.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down in half guard.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Penn wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Penn is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Adeoluwa stalling.
Penn trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Penn is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
Penn is in trouble now - Adeoluwa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (0) vs (8) Adeoluwa
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from Penn to control.
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Penn wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.#T4#
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Penn tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adeoluwa wants to control the action but instead Penn gets a body lock and reverses into Adeoluwa's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (2) vs (8) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Penn's head to control his posture.
Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adeoluwa's guard.
Penn looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T5#
Penn trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Penn prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Penn not doing much here.
#T6#
Adeoluwa controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa controlling the position for now.
Adeoluwa is trying to maintain the position but Penn is very close to passing his half guard.#T7#
Well, if Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Penn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working.
Adeoluwa is holding on to half guard well.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Penn is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adeoluwa holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Penn slows the pace down in half guard.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Penn is keen to just control but Adeoluwa is a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa trying to control here.
#T9#
Penn passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Penn (5) vs (8) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Penn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adeoluwa is looking to escape.
Adeoluwa prevents Penn from taking his back.#T10#
Penn controlling his opponent.
Adeoluwa is looking to improve his position but Penn isn't that keen on the idea.
Adeoluwa has given up his back here. Will Penn look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Penn (8) vs (8) Adeoluwa
Penn keeps control of the position as Adeoluwa tries to break free.
Adeoluwa trying to control the hands but Penn won't let him. #T11#
Penn controls the position.
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Adeoluwa tries to break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Adeoluwa tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Penn really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Adeoluwa.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Adeoluwa is in bad spot here.
Penn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Adeoluwa doesn't escape.
Adeoluwa looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T13#
Penn biding his time, controlling Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Adeoluwa turns into Penn and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Penn (8) vs (10) Adeoluwa
Penn being controlled here, momentarily.
Penn seems keen to control Adeoluwa's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa wins on points by 10 to 8.
Post fight, an emotional Chukwu Adeoluwa said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Brown. #CL#
Adeoluwa pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adeoluwa is one step ahead there.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adeoluwa controls the pace.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (0) vs (2) Brown#T3#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Brown trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T5#
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (2) Brown
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown wants to sweep here but Adeoluwa controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T6#
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Adeoluwa is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brown is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adeoluwa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (4) Brown
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Brown looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Adeoluwa is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to keep Brown in close.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
Adeoluwa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Brown advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (2) vs (7) Brown
Adeoluwa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (4) vs (7) Brown#T8#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (7) Brown
Brown tries to reverse the position but Adeoluwa maintains control.
Adeoluwa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brown gets back to half guard.#T9#
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adeoluwa'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.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg. #T10#
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Brown manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (9) Brown#T11#
Adeoluwa trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (7) vs (12) Brown
Adeoluwa is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control. #T12##SUB2#
Brown in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Adeoluwa is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hoodoo Brown!
Hoodoo Brown is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Hoodoo Brown thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Chukwu Adeoluwa spoke after the fight, saying 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 10 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Orozco has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adeoluwa uses from the top position.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa continues to stall.
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position.
Orozco pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Orozco is trying to keep Adeoluwa in close.
Adeoluwa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Orozco has Adeoluwa pulled in close to control his posture.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Orozco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adeoluwa defends it easily.
Orozco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adeoluwa controls the pace.
Orozco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orozco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Orozco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orozco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adeoluwa is now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Orozco trying to control from the bottom.
Orozco wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is taking a breather. Orozco says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orozco trying to control here.
#T4#
Adeoluwa slows the pace down in half guard.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but Orozco is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Orozco is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adeoluwa is controlling the pace.
Orozco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa 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.
Orozco trying to control the position here.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Orozco pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orozco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Orozco trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Orozco is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head to control his posture.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orozco pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orozco is keeping the position for now.
Orozco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Orozco has an active guard here but Adeoluwa has managed to pass into half guard.
Still in half guard, Adeoluwa seems content to control.#T8#
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Orozco is defending the position.
Orozco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orozco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Orozco looking for submissions off his back.
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Orozco is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Orozco is controlling Adeoluwa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Orozco tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa content to control rather than advance.
Orozco is trying to control but can't.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Orozco regains full guard. Nicely done. #T10#
Adeoluwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa slips nicely into half guard.
Orozco manages to get to full guard.
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Orozco pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orozco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T11#
Orozco keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass. #SUB2#
Orozco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adeoluwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Orozco pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Orozco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
#T12#
Orozco is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco is controlling Adeoluwa's posture.
Orozco is continuing to stall.
Orozco is trying to keep Adeoluwa in close.
Adeoluwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
Orozco working a defensive guard here.
Orozco controlling Adeoluwa's posture. #T13#
Adeoluwa 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.
Orozco can't keep his opponent in guard - Adeoluwa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adeoluwa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Orozco actively working from the bottom here.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Orozco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Orozco is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adeoluwa prevents Orozco from improving his position.
Adeoluwa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (3) vs (0) Orozco
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
Post fight, Chukwu Adeoluwa stared into the camera and said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 24 losses; John McCain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Adeoluwa darts in and clinches McCain up against the cage.#TD2#
Adeoluwa is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. McCain can't fight it off and eventually Adeoluwa manages to take the fight to the floor. McCain looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McCain (0) vs (2) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from McCain'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa pushing down on McCain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McCain trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
McCain is doing well to control the position and prevent Adeoluwa from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Adeoluwa prevents McCain from improving his position.#T1#
Adeoluwa is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCain does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCain won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
McCain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
McCain is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but McCain is working away.
McCain is looking to control Adeoluwa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
McCain manages to get to full guard.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCain trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
McCain 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.
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position. #T4#
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but McCain is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (5) Adeoluwa
McCain tries to improve position but can't.
McCain is trying to control Adeoluwa's posture but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain is trying to improve his position.#T5#
McCain is being controlled here.
McCain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa working away.
Adeoluwa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCain can't do much from the bottom here. #T6#
McCain is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but McCain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McCain tries to improve position but can't.
Adeoluwa passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McCain! Score +2 for reaching mount: McCain (0) vs (7) Adeoluwa
McCain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T7#
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain is looking to improve his position but Adeoluwa isn't that keen on the idea.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T8#
Adeoluwa controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is trying to escape the mount.
McCain just holding on.
McCain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adeoluwa controlling the pace for now. #T9#
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Adeoluwa has a good base and remains in mount.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from McCain to control.#T10#
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
McCain just holding on.
McCain tries to hold on but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa controlling his opponent.
Adeoluwa avoids the attempt from McCain to control.#T11#
Adeoluwa controlling his opponent.
McCain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McCain trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa is looking to advance position but McCain won't allow it. #T12#
Adeoluwa controlling the pace.
McCain keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa trying to control the pace. #T13#
McCain is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but McCain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCain is controlling Adeoluwa's posture.#T14#
Adeoluwa is pushing down on McCain's leg trying to pass to half guard. McCain is fighting to maintain full guard but Adeoluwa has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adeoluwa trying to mount his opponent but McCain defends it.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount! McCain won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: McCain (0) vs (10) Adeoluwa
Adeoluwa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa wins on points by 10 to 0.
Chukwu Adeoluwa made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (145lbs, D1): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chukwu Adeoluwa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Phil St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch but St. Georges is avoiding it.
#CL#
Adeoluwa darts in and clinches St. Georges up against the cage.
St. Georges is pressed up against the cage. Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag St. Georges down to the mat. St. Georges avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
St. Georges shoots in for a double leg but Adeoluwa sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St. Georges 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.#CL#
Adeoluwa pushes St. Georges up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
St. Georges manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa 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.
St. Georges controlling the position.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
St. Georges is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control.
St. Georges pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. St. Georges swivels though and keeps the full guard.
St. Georges pulls Adeoluwa in close to his closed guard and prevents Adeoluwa from doing any damage or advancing position.
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Adeoluwa controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head to control his posture.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adeoluwa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (3) vs (0) St. Georges#T2#
Adeoluwa tries to advance to mount but St. Georges denies him.
St. Georges tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
St. Georges stops Adeoluwa from passing to mount.
Adeoluwa just content to control the position.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but St. Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
St. Georges tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.#T3#
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but St. Georges is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa controls the position from side control.
Adeoluwa working away.
Adeoluwa wants to control but St. Georges is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
St. Georges isn't going anywhere.#T4#
Adeoluwa slows the pace down.
St. Georges is looking for a sweep.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down.
St. Georges is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control.
St. Georges wants to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa is staying tight to St. Georges's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Adeoluwa working away.
Adeoluwa happy to just control the position for now. #T5#
St. Georges is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adeoluwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Adeoluwa content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to advance position but St. Georges won't allow it.
St. Georges preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
St. Georges moves into full guard.
#T6#
St. Georges can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adeoluwa controls the pace.
St. Georges wants to sweep but no luck.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
St. Georges wants to sweep here but Adeoluwa controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges looking to control.
St. Georges is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St. Georges has Adeoluwa pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
St. Georges wants to control but Adeoluwa passes easily into half guard.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on St. Georges's thigh, looking to free his foot. St. Georges is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa is controlling the pace.
St. Georges is trying to control but can't.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
St. Georges is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adeoluwa pulls his head out easily.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but St. Georges is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T8#
Adeoluwa prevents St. Georges from improving his position.
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
St. Georges tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg. #T9#
St. Georges is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Adeoluwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
St. Georges tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
St. Georges preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
St. Georges is trying is best to control the position here.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa prevents St. Georges from improving his position.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down in half guard. #T10#
St. Georges keeping control of the position.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St. Georges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Adeoluwa takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount! St. Georges won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (6) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa tries to control but St. Georges wriggling away.
Adeoluwa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adeoluwa looking to control but St. Georges is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11#
St. Georges is looking to get to half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but St. Georges is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
St. Georges really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but St. Georges is squirming around nicely.
St. Georges is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
St. Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
St. Georges gets back to half guard.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but St. Georges is defending the position. #T13#
St. Georges trying to hold on to Adeoluwa's head to control him but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa trying to control the pace.
St. Georges wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
St. Georges trying to hold on to Adeoluwa's head to control him but Adeoluwa postures up.
St. Georges wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
St. Georges is trying is best to control the position here.
Adeoluwa prevents St. Georges from improving his position.#T14#
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Adeoluwa.
St. Georges tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St. Georges is in trouble now - Adeoluwa has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adeoluwa (9) vs (0) St. Georges
St. Georges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adeoluwa takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
Post fight, Chukwu Adeoluwa stared into the camera and said 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
OFK 425 - McNasty Vs Mueller
Date: Aug 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wulf lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Adeoluwa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wulf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adeoluwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Wulf.
Wulf misses the jab.
Adeoluwa tries a head kick but it misses.
Wulf uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Wulf throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
Wulf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Wulf.
Adeoluwa looking for a takedown.
Minerva Wulf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wulf softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wulf working Adeoluwa over with knees to the body.
Wulf lands an elbow inside.
Wulf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adeoluwas head. #T1#
Wulf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wulf.
Adeoluwa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wulf after a bit of a struggle.
Adeoluwa looks winded!
Adeoluwa can't get the takedown.
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Wulf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
A short right from Wulf.
Wulf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD#
Wulf wants the takedown. Adeoluwa is fighting it off but Wulf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Adeoluwa's guard against the cage.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Wulf controlling him for the moment.
Wulf trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Wulf looking to pass the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position here. #T2#
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Wulf from controlling successfully.
Wulf preventing the sweep.
Wulf pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wulf wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep but no luck.
Wulf trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wulf ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Wulf slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Donk. Wulf catches Adeoluwa right on the button with a cross.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Wulf.
Wulf connects with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Wulf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Adeoluwa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wulf stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wulf stands and throws Adeoluwa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wulf trying to control the action but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #T4#
Wulf tries to advance to mount but Adeoluwa denies him.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa is refusing to be controlled, as Wulf sits in half guard.
Adeoluwa is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Wulf wants to take a breather but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa is trying to maintain the position but Wulf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wulf keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wulf wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wulf stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that round.
That's time! Wulf's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Wulf misses with a wild combination.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wulf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wulf. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wulf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Wulf tries to pass.
Wulf passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Wulf moves nicely into side control.
Wulf trying to control the action but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #T1#
Adeoluwa is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Wulf is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adeoluwa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wulf advances nicely into full mount.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Wulf is having none of it.
Wulf throwing strikes but Adeoluwa bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Wulf looking for a sweep. Not yet Wulf, not yet.
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wulf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Wulf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adeoluwa is one step ahead there. #T2#
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wulf might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adeoluwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wulf looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Wulf's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa cracks Wulf with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa won't allow Wulf to sweep him here.
Wulf keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wulf swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Wulf is working from the bottom. #T3#
Wulf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Wulf is working hard here to advance position.
Wulf wants to improve his position but instead Adeoluwa has moved into half guard.
Wulf wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Wulf is having none of it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minerva Wulf overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wulf is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wulf trying to get back to full guard but Adeoluwa takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wulf gets back to half guard.
Wulf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wulf defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Minerva Wulf dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Adeoluwa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adeoluwa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adeoluwa can't get the takedown.
Wulf is pressed up against the cage. Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wulf down to the mat. Wulf avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wulf throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wulf misses with a looping right.
Wulf moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Wulf misses the shot to the body.
Wulf avoids the head kick by Adeoluwa.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wulf closes the distance and clinches up with Adeoluwa, looking for a takedown. Wulf pushes Adeoluwa against the cage but Adeoluwa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adeoluwa feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wulf avoids the body shot from Adeoluwa.
#TD#
Wulf shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wulf was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adeoluwa tries to buck Wulf off but Wulf is having none of 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!
Wulf working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Adeoluwa can't do much from the bottom here.
Wulf takes a little break here. Adeoluwa wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Wulf in the domination position with Adeoluwa hanging on.
Wulf is looking to take a break and control but Adeoluwa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa regains half guard.#SUB#
Wulf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adeoluwa is just riding it out for now. Wulf eventually gives up the hold.
Wulf prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Minerva Wulf is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wulf controlling the pace.
Wulf'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.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Wulf postures up.
Wulf looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wulf content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Adeoluwa is controlling Wulf's trapped leg to prevent Wulf from advancing to side control.
Wulf works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wulf trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Wulf is having none of it.
Wulf controlling the pace for now.
Adeoluwa is working to get back to half guard.
Wulf tries to control but Adeoluwa wriggling away.
Wulf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Adeoluwa tries to hold on but Wulf pushes him away.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wulf trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Wulf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wulf seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adeoluwa for as long as he can get away with.
Wulf wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa is not content to let Wulf control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minerva Wulf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wulf has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minerva Wulf!
Our winner, Minerva Wulf, 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.
In defeat, Chukwu Adeoluwa stepped up to the mic, saying 'Boss man is turning me into a spar bot, whatever that means. Hope we ain’t bout to go down in no dark basements and shit!'. |
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Event:
OFK 419 - Drozd Vs Bogachev
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Brychczy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Brychczy's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Brychczy 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.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Brychczy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brychczy controlling the position.#T1#
Adeoluwa is stalling in the full guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Brychczy keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Brychczy's corner calls for a 1-2. Brychczy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CL2#
Adeoluwa has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adeoluwa.
Brychczy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Brychczy digs a right hand underneath Adeoluwa's ribcage. Adeoluwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A right handed body shot lands from Brychczy.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Brychczy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brychczy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adeoluwa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Adeoluwa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Brychczy going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Brychczy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brychczy but Brychczy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.#TD2#
Brychczy tries to sprawl but Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brychczy jabs at Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch there but Brychczy circles away.
Adeoluwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Adeoluwa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brychczy to the ground. Adeoluwa is now in Brychczy's guard.
Brychczy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brychczy trying to control the position here.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Brychczy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brychczy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Brychczy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adeoluwa shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brychczy pinned against the cage. Brychczy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Jab by Brychczy.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brychczy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Adeoluwa ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brychczy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Brychczy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Brychczy.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Brychczy. That snapped Adeoluwa's head back.
Adeoluwa moves in looking to clinch but Brychczy pushes him off.#CL2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brychczy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa lands a left hand.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brychczy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adeoluwa is trying to drag Brychczy to the mat but Brychczy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC#
Brychczy manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Brychczy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brychczy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Brychczy.
Adeoluwa darts in looking for a takedown but Brychczy gets double underhooks and turns Adeoluwa into the cage.
Brychczy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Adeoluwa or perhaps it was just good defense by Brychczy, which made it look bad.
Brychczy looks to land a combination but Adeoluwa avoids it well.
Brychczy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is breathing heavily.
Brychczy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adeoluwa takes one to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brychczy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brychczy lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy connects with a body shot.
Brychczy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marek Brychczy is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Brychczy lands a right hook to the body.
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch but Brychczy is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Adeoluwa has closed the distance and engaged Brychczy in a clinch.
Brychczy working aggressively here.
Adeoluwa tries to throw a body punch but Brychczy avoids it by throwing Adeoluwa back against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
Adeoluwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brychczy misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Adeoluwa fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy stops a takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with some punches.
Adeoluwa looking to slow down the pace here.
Brychczy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adeoluwa goes for a takedown attempt but Brychczy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brychczy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Brychczy dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Adeoluwa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brychczy swings wildly with an uppercut but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Brychczy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brychczy throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but Brychczy shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Brychczy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adeoluwa.
Brychczy throws a combination. Adeoluwa tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Brychczy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brychczy with a body shot.
Brychczy scores with a decent looking hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice sprawl there from Brychczy as Adeoluwa shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch.#T1#
Brychczy connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adeoluwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adeoluwa stalling away here and it's allowed Brychczy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Brychczy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Adeoluwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brychczy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Adeoluwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brychczy is looking to sweep but instead, Adeoluwa has passed into half guard.
#T3#
Adeoluwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brychczy defending well though.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Brychczy misses.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marek Brychczy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brychczy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa needs to keep his hands up - Brychczy had a free shot at his head there.#CL2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Brychczy.
Brychczy tries a body shot but Adeoluwa blocks it.
A short uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa wants a takedown.
Adeoluwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Brychczy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Brychczy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adeoluwa or not.
Adeoluwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy misses with a body punch.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
Brychczy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brychczy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Adeoluwa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brychczy after a bit of a struggle.
Adeoluwa is working for takedown but Brychczy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brychczy.
Brychczy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Brychczy pushes Adeoluwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brychczy cracks Adeoluwa with a nice body shot.
A short left from Brychczy.
A short right from Brychczy on the inside.
Brychczy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Brychczy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brychczy lands with a light punch inside.
Brychczy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adeoluwa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brychczy 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy! |
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Event:
OFK 412 - Chambers Vs Goodman
Date: Jun 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Denisov did well to prevent Adeoluwa getting side control.
Denisov kicks off Adeoluwa and gets to his feet. #TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in and bounces Denisov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Denisov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Denisov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Adeoluwa looking to score a takedown here. Denisov is defending well but Adeoluwa drives through and ends up in Denisov's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Denisov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Denisov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Denisov is striking off his back. Adeoluwa thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Denisov wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Denisov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Denisov gets back to full guard.
Denisov is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa advances position into side control!
Adeoluwa blocks the strikes from Denisov.
Adeoluwa working away.
Denisov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adeoluwa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Denisov tries to hold on but Adeoluwa postures up.
Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Adeoluwa. What's that going to do exactly?
Denisov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Denisov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Denisov tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Denisov working to try and regain half guard.
Denisov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Denisov from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control Denisov's posture.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Denisov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Denisov stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Denisov is looking to work some ground and pound but Adeoluwa has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Adeoluwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Denisov controlling him for the moment.
Denisov postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
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 Chukwu Adeoluwa 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##TD2#
Denisov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adeoluwa's guard.
Denisov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adeoluwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov.
Denisov wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Adeoluwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denisov won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Adeoluwa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Denisov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Denisov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adeoluwa wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Adeoluwa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Denisov controlling him for the moment.
Denisov lands a couple of digs.
Denisov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Denisov's guard. #REVR#
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Denisov looking for a sweep. Not yet Denisov, not yet.
Denisov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adeoluwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Denisov. #T2#
Denisov trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Denisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Denisov striking off his back but it's not causing Adeoluwa any problems.
Denisov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adeoluwa is one step ahead there.
Denisov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Adeoluwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Denisov trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denisov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Denisov ducked under it nicely.
Denisov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.#CL2#
Denisov forces Adeoluwa back against the cage and clinches.#T4##TD#
Adeoluwa has hold of one of Denisov's legs. Denisov is fighting the takedown attempt but Adeoluwa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Denisov throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denisov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Denisov is trying to hold Adeoluwa in close to prevent damage but Adeoluwa has managed to pass into half guard.
Adeoluwa passes into side control, despite Denisov's attempt to control the position.
Adeoluwa cracks Denisov with a big right hand but Denisov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Denisov can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denisov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denis Denisov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Denisov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adeoluwa swivels and escapes.
Denisov shoots for a double leg takedown but Adeoluwa sprawls well. He's pushed Denisov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Denisov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adeoluwa pinned against the cage. Adeoluwa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denis Denisov.
Denisov misses with the combination.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Denisov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Denisov slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in and bounces Denisov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Denisov wants to improve his position but instead Adeoluwa has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denisov is staying active underneath Adeoluwa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Denisov trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
#T1#
Well, if Adeoluwa is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Denisov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Denisov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denisov manages to get to full guard.
Denisov wants to hit a sweep here but Adeoluwa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Denisov there! #T2#
Denisov working to try and regain half guard.
Denisov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa controlling from mount.
Denisov wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Denisov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Denisov tries to lock up and control but Adeoluwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Denisov swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Denisov throwing hammer fists to the chest of Adeoluwa. What's that going to do exactly?
Denisov throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Denisov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Denisov has decided that throwing punches whilst being mounted is the best he can manage just now. #T4#
Denisov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Denisov is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Adeoluwa controlling his opponent.
Denisov regains half guard.
Denisov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denisov can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Denisov throws a strike from the bottom but Adeoluwa passes into side control!
Denisov looks to move to half guard but instead Adeoluwa has passed into mount! Damn!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adeoluwa 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A relieved looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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 404 - Nik Vs Knox
Date: May 19, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
Adeoluwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Valentine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa prevents Valentine from breaking the clinch.
Adeoluwa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with some punches.
Adeoluwa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Valentine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valentine staying out of range there.
Valentine slips under a jab.
Valentine throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentine counters with a head kick.
Valentine swats away the attempt to clinch by Adeoluwa.#CL2#
Adeoluwa rushes Valentine and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Valentine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Valentine has had enough of the clinch but Adeoluwa keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Valentine escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Adeoluwa finds it's way through Valentine's defenses.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Valentine counters with a stiff right hand.
Valentine throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Valentine.
Adeoluwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Giggle Valentine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Adeoluwa lands a body shot.
#T2#
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the body
and Valentine counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Valentine seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa misses with a jab to the body
and Valentine counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#Adeoluwa is rocked!
Valentine checks a low kick from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentine finish him?
Valentine drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Adeoluwa right on the button. Adeoluwa goes down! Valentine follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Valentine gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giggle Valentine! |
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Event:
OFK 400 - Hiro Vs Garrincha
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rain throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Rain jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Rain misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa darts in looking for a takedown but Rain gets double underhooks and turns Adeoluwa into the cage.
Rain leaning against his opponent.
Rain is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Adeoluwa is trying to trip Rain. He has hold of a leg but Rain is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Adeoluwa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Rain for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adeoluwa.
Rain was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rain looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rain throws a leg kick which misses Adeoluwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Adeoluwa tries to avoid it.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches up with Rain, looking for a takedown. Adeoluwa pushes Rain against the cage but Rain circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Adeoluwa's belly button to the back.
Rain lands a slapping body shot.
Rain stuffs the takedown.
Rain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch.
Good exchange - Rain coming out on top.
Adeoluwa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rain but Rain pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Adeoluwa.
Rain prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T3#
Rain prevents the takedown attempt.
Rain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rain taking a breather.
Rain blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Rain pulls guard successfully.
Rain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa won't allow Rain to sweep him here.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.#T4#
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Adeoluwa's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Rain drives through and clinches with Adeoluwa against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Adeoluwa fails to land. #TD2#
Rain gets control of Adeoluwa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rain will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adeoluwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rain defends it nicely.
Rain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rain throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rain attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adeoluwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Rain circles away.
Rain keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adeoluwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Rain.
Rain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rain dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adeoluwa. That did some damage!
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Rain.
Rain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Rain ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Rain displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Rain throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Rain scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rain ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Rain connects with a looping right hand.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Rain.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but Rain avoids it well and moves away.
Rain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rain looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Rain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch up but Rain keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Rain misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rain is looking to clinch but Adeoluwa is avoiding it.
As Rain tries to get set, Adeoluwa tries to push him back and clinch up but Rain manages to avoid the attempt.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
White Rain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch but Rain is avoiding it.
#T2#
Rain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rain to score with a decent uppercut.
Adeoluwa blocks the body kick.
Rain works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain misses with a looping left.
Rain moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Rain fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Rain strikes.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rain misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Rain is out of range.
Rain tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Rain scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from Rain.
Rain is looking to slow Adeoluwa down with leg kicks.
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch but Rain is avoiding it.
Rain needs to keep his hands up - Adeoluwa had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Rain does it's job there.#T3#
Rain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adeoluwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Rain circles away.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick.
White Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain lands with a cross.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the body.
Rain sizes up Adeoluwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adeoluwa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rain. That did some damage!
Adeoluwa tries to clinch up but Rain circles away and keeps his distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa moves forwards but Rain connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter the offense by Rain and move into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rain lunges at Adeoluwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adeoluwa's hand. #CL#
Rain gets tackled into the cage by Adeoluwa. Adeoluwa maintains the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Adeoluwa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rain is defending well.#TD2#
Rain pulls Adeoluwa into guard.
Rain keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Rain pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
Rain looking for a sweep. Not yet Rain, not yet.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Rain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa trying to control from Rain's half guard. Rain has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rain pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rain's guard.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa is keen to just control but Rain is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Adeoluwa is working for a submission of some sort.
Adeoluwa stalling away here and it's allowed Rain to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rain controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rain with a jab.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rain misses with a head kick.
Rain throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa moved away.
Rain takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like White Rain has been cut.#T3##CL#
Adeoluwa takes the fight into the clinch.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Rain drags the fight down to the ground.
Adeoluwa working some strikes from top position.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rain keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Rain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Adeoluwa is keen to just control but Rain is a slippery customer.
Rain manages to get to full guard.
Rain utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
White Rain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Rain blocks nicely.
Adeoluwa postures up in Rain's guard and throws a big left but Rain blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Rain is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rain 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... White Rain!
White Rain thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Cowan both land. Nice combination.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from Cowan.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Cowan.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cowan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cowan scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cowan.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Cowan.
Cowan throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Cowan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adeoluwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa connects with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa looks to land a body kick but Cowan moved away.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cowan's guard.
Cowan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adeoluwa has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cowan misses with the head strike.
Cowan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cowan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T1#
Adeoluwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adeoluwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adeoluwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa blocking some punches.
Cowan misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa avoiding damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cowan.
I was talking to Adeoluwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cowan gets through Adeoluwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cowan throws a punch but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Cowan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cowan misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cowan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa prevents a body shot from Cowan.
Adeoluwa misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Cowan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adeoluwa misses with some punches.
Cowan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Cowan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cowan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Cowan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cowan throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Cowan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cowan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mickey Cowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cowan.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cowan.
Cowan works the jab nicely.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cowan.
Cowan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adeoluwa is looking to clinch.
Cowan lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa is looking to slow Cowan down with leg kicks. #T3#
Adeoluwa thuds his right hand into Cowan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cowan slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Cowan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cowan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, jab by Cowan - just one landing.
Cowan tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cowan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Cowan avoids the punch easily.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Cowan throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowan.
Cowan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cowan.
Cowan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cowan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cowan tries a head kick but it misses.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cowan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cowan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adeoluwa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Cowan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cowan. #T4#
Cowan stalks Adeoluwa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Adeoluwa's face. Adeoluwa staggers backwards, shaken.
Cowan scores with a nice body kick.
Cowan throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Cowan misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Adeoluwa controlling the position from side mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cowan gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adeoluwa punching from mount but Cowan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeoluwa controlling from the full mount.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes here but Cowan is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cowan motions for Adeoluwa to come forward. Cowan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adeoluwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cowan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cowan.
Mickey Cowan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cowan jabs Adeoluwa right on the nose. Adeoluwa blinks but takes it well.
Adeoluwa looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cowan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cowan misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cowan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Cowan throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Cowan feints and then cracks Adeoluwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adeoluwa down.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Cowan is just out of range.
Adeoluwa walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa walks into a left hand.
Cowan tries a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa tries to counter with a takedown but Cowan is quick to defend against it.
Cowan connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowan looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Cowan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adeoluwa doesn't seem bothered though.
Cowan slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Cowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Adeoluwa blocks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Cowan scores with a hook.
Nice takedown defense from Cowan. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
Cowan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adeoluwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cowan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cowan misses with a low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Adeoluwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A combination from Cowan does no damage.
Adeoluwa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Cowan avoids it easily.
Cowan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa fails with the takedown.
Cowan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cowan throws a nice outside leg kick. #T2#
Cowan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
Adeoluwa blocks a head kick by Cowan.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch but Cowan moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cowan wants to land a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Cowan connects with a body shot.
Cowan 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.
Adeoluwa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cowan misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan misses with a hook.
Cowan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adeoluwa is able to avoid easily.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Cowan.
Cowan throws a one two combo.
Cowan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cowan throws a leg kick which misses Adeoluwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Adeoluwa tries to avoid it.
Cowan jabs Adeoluwa to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T3#
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Cowan.
Adeoluwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Cowan sprawls well. He's pushed Adeoluwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cowan. Adeoluwa shrugs it off though.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot that sends Cowan's belly button to the back.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Cowan's head but Cowan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cowan blocks a low kick nicely.
Cowan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.
Sloppy strikes from Cowan. Those never looked like landing.
Adeoluwa misses with a few strikes there.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cowan jabs Adeoluwa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adeoluwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Cowan circles away.
Cowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A low kick from Cowan is predictable there #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adeoluwa.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cowan keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully. #T4#
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cowan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cowan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Cowan is working from the bottom.
Cowan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Adeoluwa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cowan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cowan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cowan! #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
You can see the frustration on Adeoluwa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Cowan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa lands with a shot to the body.
Cowan cracks Adeoluwa with an open hand slap.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan misses with a low kick as Adeoluwa jumps back.
Adeoluwa misses with the combination.
Adeoluwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Cowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Cowan.
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adeoluwa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cowan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Cowan throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.
Cowan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cowan connects with an inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.
Adeoluwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
A cross from Cowan lands.
Cowan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Cowan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cowan misses with a straight left.
Cowan connects with a single shot there.
Nice body kick there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Cowan there.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adeoluwa defending well as Cowan loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cowan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cowan misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Cowan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cowan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cowan throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Adeoluwa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cowan throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Cowan.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cowan avoids it really well and circles away.
Cowan tries a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa dives in and grabs Cowan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cowan pushes down on Adeoluwa's head and hops out.
A little jabbing left from Cowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cowan but Cowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Cowan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cowan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cowan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Cowan coming out on top.
A big right from Cowan misses.
Cowan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a sloppy head kick and Cowan moves out of range easily. #T3#
Cowan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cowan moves away.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cowan.
Cowan scores with a jab to the head.
Adeoluwa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cowan.
The fighters circling - Cowan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa throws a body kick that misses.
Cowan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets a takedown into half guard.
Cowan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cowan to regain full guard.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Cowan is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cowan 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.
Cowan keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cowan is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowan scores with a push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mickey Cowan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cowan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mickey Cowan!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Cowan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C279: Nakagawa vs Barkley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa tries to score with a low kick but Gebhardt moves his leg out of the way.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adeoluwa lands a body shot.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa with a nice cross.
A cross from Adeoluwa lands.
Gebhardt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gebhardt in his tracks.
Adeoluwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gebhardt looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
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!
Adeoluwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gebhardt looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab. #T1#
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa catches Gebhardt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gebhardt takes one to the chin there.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
A good leg kick by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gebhardt connects with a single shot there.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
enabling Gebhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gebhardt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa lands with a straight right. Gebhardt didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.
Gebhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jab by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Gebhardt shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gebhardt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa lands a jab.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.#T3#
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gebhardt.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Adeoluwa blocks the low kick.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Gebhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa avoids the head kick by Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
#TD#
Adeoluwa feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gebhardt wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gebhardt wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gebhardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him. #T4#
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Adeoluwa seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gebhardt for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gebhardt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gebhardt staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gebhardt throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Gebhardt catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Gebhardt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Gebhardt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adeoluwa is looking to slow Gebhardt down with leg kicks.
Gebhardt cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gebhardt enables Adeoluwa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gebhardt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gebhardt keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa prevents Gebhardt from getting back to his feet.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gebhardt can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Gebhardt keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Gebhardt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gebhardt wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
Gebhardt takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD2#
Gebhardt lands a big right hand that sends Adeoluwa crashing to the mat! Gebhardt stays standing though and waves Adeoluwa back to his feet!#ROC2#Adeoluwa is rocked!
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gebhardt manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oh Adeoluwa is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
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!
Adeoluwa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adeoluwa seems to have got his legs back now.
Gebhardt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Gebhardt pushes Adeoluwa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa tries to counter with a takedown but Gebhardt is quick to defend against it.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Adeoluwa blocks the low kick.
Donk. Adeoluwa catches Gebhardt right on the button with a cross.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Gebhardt sprawls well. He's pushed Adeoluwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gebhardt tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Gebhardt misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Gebhardt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa ducks right into an uppercut from Gebhardt.
A swing and a miss from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Gebhardt sprawls well.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Adeoluwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Adeoluwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gebhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adeoluwa somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gebhardt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gebhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gebhardt cracks a nice hook into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Gebhardt slips under a jab.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Gebhardt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gebhardt blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.#T4#
Gebhardt swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adeoluwa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gebhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adeoluwa somewhat.
Gebhardt ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Gebhardt moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gebhardt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gebhardt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good exchange - Adeoluwa coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Gebhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gebhardt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gebhardt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gebhardt attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
Gebhardt takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gebhardt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Gebhardt takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T1#
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Gebhardt throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the leg kick from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gebhardt.
That kick from Gebhardt tenderised Adeoluwa's leg. Adeoluwa is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Gebhardt lands.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gebhardt avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Gebhardt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gebhardt will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gebhardt tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Gebhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.
Adeoluwa lands an overhand right.
Adeoluwa lands with an overhand left.
Gebhardt has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGebhardt.
Gebhardt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Adeoluwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Gebhardt lands a big head kick that sends Adeoluwa tumbling to the mat! Gebhardt takes a step backwards and waves Adeoluwa back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adeoluwa is defended easily by Gebhardt.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
A jab from Adeoluwa does it's job there.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Adeoluwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head.
Gebhardt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Gebhardt was well out of range.#T4#
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Gebhardt looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gebhardt swivels and escapes.
Gebhardt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Gebhardt throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gebhardt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gebhardt.
Good shot there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Gebhardt tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Gebhardt counters with a huge left! Adeoluwa is in big trouble! He's backing up but Gebhardt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Adeoluwa from any more damage. A dominating finish by Gebhardt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
Colby Gebhardt decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
C274: Talvela vs Perkele II
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Jackson feints and as Adeoluwa raises his hands in defense, Jackson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackson is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Jackson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa keeps trying to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Jackson's head to control his posture. #T1#
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Adeoluwa blocks nicely.
Jackson won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jackson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson throwing strikes from guard but Adeoluwa blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jackson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jackson scoring with some ground and pound.
Jackson throws a big elbow that misses.
Jackson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T3#
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Jackson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position here.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Adeoluwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Adeoluwa!#REVB#
Adeoluwa works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
Adeoluwa distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jackson pulls Adeoluwa in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa pushing down on Jackson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adeoluwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Jackson to regain full guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa is continuing to stall.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Jackson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Jackson throws a lazy head kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Jackson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jackson prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Jackson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control but can't.
Adeoluwa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Adeoluwa dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa gets back to full guard.
Jackson works over Adeoluwa with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Jackson 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.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Nick Jackson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Adeoluwa pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Jackson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jackson postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Jackson preventing the sweep.
Adeoluwa has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses. Adeoluwa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jackson's guard. Nice move by Adeoluwa!#REVB#
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #T3#
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow that misses. Jackson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice move by Jackson!#REVR#
Adeoluwa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Adeoluwa in particular looking to stall.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa wants to pass to mount but Jackson is defending the position.
Jackson tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nick Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Jackson ducked under it nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa connects with a single shot there.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Adeoluwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson digs a good body shot into Adeoluwa's ribs.#TD#
Jackson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adeoluwa's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackson is aware though and is defending well.
Jackson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jackson with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
Jackson being controlled here momentarily.
Jackson postures up in Adeoluwa's guard and throws a big left but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Jackson being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson 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.#T2#
Jackson keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Nick Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Adeoluwa tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it #TD#
and Jackson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Jackson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adeoluwa controls Jackson momentarily but Jackson frees himself.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.#T4#
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is controlling the pace.
Adeoluwa trying to control here.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Adeoluwa's hands, connecting with Adeoluwa's forehead.
Adeoluwa has hold of Jackson's hands but Jackson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jackson passes to side control.
Jackson 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 Adeoluwa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adeoluwa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Adeoluwa misses with a strike from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jackson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Jackson!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Jackson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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C269: Martin vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Gebhardt misses the target.
Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
Gebhardt walks into a straight right hand from Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Gebhardt moves away and avoids it.
Gebhardt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gebhardt cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Gebhardt ducks down to avoid it.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gebhardt! But no joy.
Adeoluwa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gebhardt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gebhardt walks into a left hand.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Gebhardt strikes.
Gebhardt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adeoluwa connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Adeoluwa - just one landing. #T1#
A leg kick checked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gebhardt manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
Gebhardt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Gebhardt throws a head kick that misses.
Nice uppercut there from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt cracks Adeoluwa with an open hand slap.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gebhardt avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Gebhardt's head but Gebhardt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab. Gebhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gebhardt tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gebhardt ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gebhardt misses with a low kick as Adeoluwa jumps back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.#T2#
Gebhardt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets a double leg takedown into Gebhardt's guard.
Adeoluwa controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gebhardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
Adeoluwa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES2#
Gebhardt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adeoluwa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt misses with a body punch.
Adeoluwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adeoluwa tries a body shot but Gebhardt blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa prevents a body shot from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Adeoluwa is trying to trip Gebhardt. He has hold of a leg but Gebhardt is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Adeoluwa persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#T3#
Gebhardt wants to stand up but Adeoluwa is controlling him.
Gebhardt keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Gebhardt has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adeoluwa off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Gebhardt walks into a left hand.
Gebhardt scores with a punch to the head.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body. Adeoluwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gebhardt tries to work over Adeoluwa's front leg with a kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Gebhardt checks a leg kick.#T4#
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gebhardt counters with an outside leg kick.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gebhardt misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa lands with a hook. Gebhardt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gebhardt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
Gebhardt slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
A little jabbing left from Gebhardt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gebhardt tries a head kick but it misses.
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.
Gebhardt blocks a low kick nicely.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Gebhardt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeoluwa feints and then cracks Gebhardt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gebhardt down.
Gebhardt throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Gebhardt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
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 Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adeoluwa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
Gebhardt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Adeoluwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Gebhardt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Nice shot by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Gebhardt misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Gebhardt moved out of range.
Gebhardt with the inside leg kick.
Gebhardt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gebhardt throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Gebhardt misses. #T1#
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gebhardt misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Gebhardt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adeoluwa is able to avoid easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Gebhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Gebhardt's shoulder, as Gebhardt tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gebhardt works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Gebhardt misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Gebhardt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Gebhardt.
Colby Gebhardt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Gebhardt moves out of range.
Gebhardt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gebhardt throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gebhardt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Gebhardt.#T2#
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
Gebhardt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gebhardt works the jab nicely.
Gebhardt scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Gebhardt just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Adeoluwa gets a double leg takedown into Gebhardt's guard.
Gebhardt is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
Colby Gebhardt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
Gebhardt is wriggling around but Adeoluwa manages to pass to half guard.
Gebhardt is staying active underneath Adeoluwa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Gebhardt tries to kick Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gebhardt is trying to stand.
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gebhardt pushes Adeoluwa off looking to stand but Adeoluwa dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gebhardt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gebhardt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gebhardt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Gebhardt moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Gebhardt.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gebhardt.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Gebhardt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gebhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adeoluwa.
Nice uppercut lands for Gebhardt. That snapped Adeoluwa's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gebhardt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Gebhardt is just out of range.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gebhardt looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt misses with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Gebhardt's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa cracks Gebhardt with a good jab.
Gebhardt throws a shot to the body.
Colby Gebhardt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Gebhardt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Gebhardt flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adeoluwa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Gebhardt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adeoluwa. Adeoluwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab. Gebhardt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gebhardt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Gebhardt lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Gebhardt loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Gebhardt moved out of range nicely.
Gebhardt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gebhardt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gebhardt blocks it.#TD#
Adeoluwa looking to score a takedown here. Gebhardt is defending well but Adeoluwa drives through and ends up in Gebhardt's guard.
Gebhardt wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#REVB##ES2#
Gebhardt manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Adeoluwa keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Adeoluwa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gebhardt backwards.
Adeoluwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Adeoluwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt tries to work over Adeoluwa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Adeoluwa has picked Gebhardt up - he's going for a ride! Adeoluwa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.#ES2#
Gebhardt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Adeoluwa is on him like a limpet, forcing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Gebhardt lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gebhardt tries a body shot but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Gebhardt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adeoluwa's elbow.
Adeoluwa misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gebhardt's elbow.
Adeoluwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adeoluwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gebhardt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gebhardt lands a shot to the body.
Colby Gebhardt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adeoluwa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa has a couple of punches blocked by Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Gebhardt lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Adeoluwa fails to land.
Gebhardt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gebhardt lands with a light punch inside.
Gebhardt misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt gets through Adeoluwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa misses with the head strike.
Gebhardt misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Gebhardt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Adeoluwa has hold of one of Gebhardt's legs. Gebhardt is fighting the takedown attempt but Adeoluwa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Gebhardt has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adeoluwa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Adeoluwa working aggressively here.
Gebhardt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gebhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
I was talking to Adeoluwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gebhardt gets through Adeoluwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gebhardt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gebhardt lands with a short shot to the head.
Gebhardt lands with a right to the head.
Gebhardt pushes Adeoluwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gebhardt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gebhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt tries to throw a body punch but Adeoluwa avoids it by throwing Gebhardt back against the cage.
Gebhardt digs a right hand underneath Adeoluwa's ribcage. Adeoluwa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gebhardt lands a shot to the body.
Gebhardt lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt scores with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa prevents a body shot from Gebhardt. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Gebhardt.
Gebhardt throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gebhardt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adeoluwa's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gebhardt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adeoluwa.
Gebhardt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
A hook to the body from Gebhardt.
Adeoluwa blocks a body shot from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gebhardt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adeoluwas head.
A short body shot lands from Gebhardt as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Gebhardt.
Gebhardt lands a nice shot to the body.
Gebhardt lands an uppercut.
Gebhardt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gebhardt scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Adeoluwa is rocked!
A short right from Gebhardt on the inside.
Oh Adeoluwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gebhardt presses Adeoluwa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gebhardt pushes Adeoluwa against the cage. Gebhardt is working some dirty boxing. Gebhardt pushes off with a quick right hook! Adeoluwa goes down! Adeoluwa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Gebhardt moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Colby Gebhardt!
After winning the bout, Colby Gebhardt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
DMMA 276 The Superfight!
Date: Dec 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene 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.
Greene misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Greene.
Greene steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Greene appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Greene does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Greene darts in and clinches Adeoluwa up against the cage.#TD2#
Adeoluwa pulls Greene into guard.
Greene slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adeoluwa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Greene counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Greene is keen to just control but Adeoluwa is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working. #SUB#
Greene is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adeoluwa is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold. #T3##SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Adeoluwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage. #SUB#
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greene trying to control the action but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Greene is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Adeoluwa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Adeoluwa is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Greene 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#
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Greene misses with the combination.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Greene is out of range.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick from Adeoluwa misses.
Greene on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Greene moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Greene throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Greene counters with a single leg into guard. Adeoluwa didn't expect that.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Greene is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Greene drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Adeoluwa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Greene has Adeoluwa in his guard.#REVB#
Adeoluwa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Greene's guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Greene trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greene holds on and takes a little breather.
Adeoluwa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Greene wants to control the position but Adeoluwa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Greene is working away. #SUB#
Greene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Adeoluwa seems content to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Greene tries to counter with a takedown but Adeoluwa is quick to defend against it.
Greene fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Greene as he checks the leg kick.
Greene keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Greene drops down looking for a counter takedown but Adeoluwa sprawls and moves away.
Adeoluwa tried to score with a low kick but Greene checks it.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the head.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Greene.
Adeoluwa punishes Greene's body with a nice straight punch.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Greene avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Greene is just out of range.#TD#
Greene closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adeoluwa did well to prevent Greene getting side control.#SUB#
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adeoluwa has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Greene seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ricky Greene will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Greene decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adeoluwa's guard.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Greene 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.
Greene might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Greene controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Greene from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
A cross from Adeoluwa lands.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Greene slips the punch.#CL#
Greene closes the distance and clinches.#T2##TD2#
Adeoluwa has picked Greene up - he's going for a ride! Adeoluwa dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ricky Greene overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Greene trying to hold on to Adeoluwa's head to control him but Adeoluwa postures up.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greene wants to get back to full guard.
Greene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Greene keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here. #T3#
Greene is staying active underneath Adeoluwa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Greene looking for subs from the bottom but Adeoluwa mounts him!
Adeoluwa is landing with some decent strikes but Greene is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Greene wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.#T4#
Adeoluwa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Greene tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Greene is trying to escape the mount.
Greene wants to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adeoluwa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Greene wants to control but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greene 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
C255: Albatross vs Apollo IV
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adeoluwa wants it to stay on the feet.
Hull slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Hull fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hull swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Hull drives through with a takedown into Adeoluwa's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Hull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Hull tries to pass.
Hull controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hull fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jamie Hull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hull ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Hull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hull shoots in looking for a takedown but Adeoluwa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hull's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hull misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa feints the counter takedown.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Hull.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Hull throwing a counter right hand but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Hull's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hull.
Adeoluwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A lazy left from Adeoluwa finds it's target.
Adeoluwa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adeoluwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hull manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adeoluwa won't allow Hull to sweep him here.
Adeoluwa engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Hull is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Hull is retaining full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adeoluwa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hull controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Hull 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.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hull is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Hull with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Adeoluwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hull defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hull misses the target.
Hull cracks a nice hook into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Hull closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adeoluwa circles away.#TD#
Hull feints and as Adeoluwa raises his hands in defense, Hull changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hull tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa is looking for a triangle but Hull pushes his legs off easily.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Hull from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Hull shoots in and drives through. Adeoluwa sprawls well.
Adeoluwa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hull is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adeoluwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adeoluwa tries to avoid it but Hull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adeoluwa to the ground. Adeoluwa escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adeoluwa! But no joy.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Hull wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hull avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hull swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD#
Hull shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Adeoluwa's guard.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hull is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Hull.
Hull is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adeoluwa won't allow Hull to sweep him here. #SUB#
Hull is looking for a triangle but Adeoluwa pushes his legs off easily.
Hull controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself. #T1#
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Hull.
Hull controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Hull wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hull is positioning himself well to prevent Adeoluwa advancing to mount.
Hull is trying to get back to full guard.
Hull moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Hull working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Hull wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hull is trying to get back to full guard.
Hull trying to control from the bottom.
Hull is trying is best to control the position here.
Hull is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Hull is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
#T3#
Hull moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hull has a closed guard, preventing Adeoluwa from standing up.
Hull is adopting a defensive guard.
Hull has a closed guard, preventing Adeoluwa from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa swings widly with a right hand
and Hull counters with a stiff right hand. #TD#
Hull shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hull showed some decent athleticism there.
Hull looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Hull is working for a kimura but Adeoluwa is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Hull wants to advance to full mount but Adeoluwa doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Jamie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hull trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hull got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adeoluwa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hull has managed to get both his arms back between Adeoluwa's legs - danger averted.
Hull won't allow Adeoluwa to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hull has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Hull avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Hull was well out of range.#TD#
Hull looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Hull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adeoluwa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hull trying to mount his opponent but Adeoluwa defends it.
Adeoluwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hull defends it easily.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Hull tries to pass. #T1#
Hull wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Hull is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hull trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Hull looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hull content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Adeoluwa has locked up a guillotine! Adeoluwa's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Hull is holding on here and Adeoluwa must be using up a lot of energy. Hull has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Adeoluwa gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa 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 263 Doomsday vs Don
Date: Nov 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adeoluwa. Adeoluwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the head.
Greene scores with a nice right hand.
#TD2#
Greene decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa is refusing to be controlled, as Greene sits in half guard.
Adeoluwa manages to get to full guard.
Greene stays in close to Adeoluwa's body and controls the position.
Greene wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Greene works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Greene maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Adeoluwa could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Greene has cracked it and Adeoluwa is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Greene! |
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Event:
C245: Yarborough vs Obaminator
Date: Oct 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Six Nine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Six Nine works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.
Six Nine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Six Nine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Six Nine lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Six Nine lands a right hook to the body.
Six Nine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adeoluwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
Six Nine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Six Nine counters with a straight right hand.
Adeoluwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
Six Nine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adeoluwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adeoluwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Six Nine .
Six Nine misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa feinted with a counter takedown.
A cross from Six Nine lands.
Six Nine throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Six Nine preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Six Nine .#T2#
Adeoluwa trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
Six Nine is wriggling around but Adeoluwa manages to pass to half guard.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Six Nine kicks off Adeoluwa and gets to his feet.
Six Nine is looking to clinch but Adeoluwa is avoiding it.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it well and moves away.
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six Nine punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Six Nine ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T3#
Six Nine misses the jab.
Adeoluwa went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters circling a little - Six Nine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Six Nine moves into range and connects with a jab.
Six Nine avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Six Nine fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Adeoluwa tries to keep at a distance but Six Nine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adeoluwa looking for a takedown.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Adeoluwa blocking some punches.
Adeoluwa has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Adeoluwa swings wildly with an uppercut but Six Nine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Six Nine lands a shoulder strike. #T4#
Six Nine scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Six Nine misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa has Six Nine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Six Nine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adeoluwa tries to work over Six Nine 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adeoluwa dodges an elbow strike from Six Nine .
#TD#
Adeoluwa drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine stays in close to Adeoluwa's body and controls the position.
Six Nine trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Six Nine lands with a shot to the body.
Six Nine connects with a nice looking jab.
Six Nine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A solid body kick from Six Nine .
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Six Nine uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa blocks the body kick.
Adeoluwa with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Tekashi Six Nine has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine fails to land with a series of punches.
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a push kick but Adeoluwa slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine tries to clinch there but Adeoluwa circles away.
Adeoluwa tried to counter with a leg kick but Six Nine avoided it.#T1#
Six Nine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Six Nine displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Six Nine
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Six Nine is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tekashi Six Nine is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Six Nine lands a nice hook to Adeoluwa's body. Adeoluwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Six Nine misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Six Nine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Six Nine strikes.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Six Nine scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and Six Nine takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Six Nine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adeoluwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Six Nine misses the body punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adeoluwa defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adeoluwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adeoluwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Six Nine swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Six Nine has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Adeoluwa is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Six Nine scores with a shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Six Nine is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Six Nine misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa blocks the elbow strike.
Six Nine lands a hook to the side of the head.
Six Nine working aggressively here.
#TD#
Adeoluwa manages to pull guard.
Six Nine 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Six Nine controlling him for the moment.
Six Nine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adeoluwa's guard.#T4#
Six Nine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Six Nine stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Six Nine trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tekashi Six Nine 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Six Nine misses.
Adeoluwa defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Six Nine throws a hook but Adeoluwa avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Six Nine .
Six Nine wants to clinch up but Adeoluwa keeps it at a distance.
Six Nine scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Six Nine finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A jab from Six Nine finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Six Nine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Six Nine closes the distance and pushes Adeoluwa back into the cage.#T1#
Six Nine is leaning against Adeoluwa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Six Nine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Six Nine blocking some punches.
#TD#
Adeoluwa ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Adeoluwa no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Six Nine stays in close to Adeoluwa's body and controls the position.
Six Nine trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Six Nine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adeoluwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Six Nine is stalling in the full guard. #T2##SU2#
Six Nine stands and steps away. Adeoluwa gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adeoluwa is defended easily by Six Nine .
Six Nine throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Six Nine tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
A nice leg kick from Six Nine , right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3#
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Six Nine has closed the distance and engaged Adeoluwa in a clinch.
Six Nine throws an elbow but it misses.
Six Nine tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa lands with a short shot to the head.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook to the body.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adeoluwa has a couple of punches blocked by Six Nine .
Adeoluwa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Six Nine prevents it.
Adeoluwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adeoluwa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa can't get the takedown.
Adeoluwa tries a body shot but Six Nine blocks it.
Six Nine blocks a body shot from Adeoluwa. #T4#
Six Nine takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Adeoluwa pulls guard successfully.
Six Nine is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Six Nine wants to stand and escape but instead Adeoluwa has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Six Nine is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa won't allow Six Nine to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Six Nine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
During a confident post fight interview, Tekashi Six Nine thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
DMMA 245 Doomsday vs Calamari
Date: Oct 07, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Adeoluwa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adeoluwa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Adeoluwa in side control lands a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Cruz down.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from side control.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Cruz works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Cruz wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
#T1#
Adeoluwa working Cruz over with strikes.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cruz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Cruz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cruz is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa winds up and cracks Cruz with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Cruz dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Cruz manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Cruz working for a triangle but Adeoluwa defends it easily.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cruz's guard. #T3#
Adeoluwa slips a nice elbow through Cruz's hands, connecting with Cruz's forehead.
Cruz is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa is trying to control. Cruz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cruz is trying to control but can't.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adeoluwa is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cruz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Cruz.
Cruz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adeoluwa defends well.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the head.
Cruz fails with the takedown
and Adeoluwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeoluwa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cruz in his tracks.
Adeoluwa ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Cruz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Cruz swings around for an armbar but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cruz's guard.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cruz controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself. #T1#
Adeoluwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cruz has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Cruz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Adeoluwa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Cruz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adeoluwa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Adeoluwa controlling the action here.
Adeoluwa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount! Cruz won't be happy about that!
Cruz is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cruz is squirming around, avoiding Adeoluwa's attempts to control the action.
Cruz is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Cruz is still trying to improve position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Adeoluwa cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa wants to control the pace but Cruz is squirming around nicely.
Adeoluwa with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there.
Adeoluwa with shots to the head and body - Cruz looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Adeoluwa is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cruz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cruz's face.
Cruz is still in real trouble! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Adeoluwa lands a big shot to the head and Cruz winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 238 Cole vs Barboza
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Point misses the body punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa scores with a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Point looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Adeoluwa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Point's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adeoluwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Point scrambles back to his feet.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Point sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa cracks Point with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adeoluwa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Point. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Point moved out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
Point jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook to the body. Point takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Adeoluwa tries to keep at a distance but Point has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Point misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Adeoluwa.
#BC2#
Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch.
Point swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Point thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brayden Point is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Point takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot.
Adeoluwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Point walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Point wants to clinch up but Adeoluwa keeps it at a distance.
Point has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Point.
Point throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa 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.
Nice uppercut there from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Point had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Point lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adeoluwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Point.#T2#
Adeoluwa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
A big left from Point misses.
Point bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Point takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Point fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa lands a really nice looking cross but Point seems unphased.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Point.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Point avoids it easily.
As Adeoluwa tries to get set, Point tries to push him back and clinch up but Adeoluwa manages to avoid the attempt.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
Point is looking for a counter combo.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Point sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Point looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Point tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice uppercut lands for Adeoluwa. That snapped Point's head back.
Adeoluwa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Point scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Point throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Point off the cage and back into range.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Point was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Point looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adeoluwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Point misses with an uppercut
and Adeoluwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Point gets caught napping as Adeoluwa dives in and scores a takedown. Point manages to retain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Point 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.#T4#
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Point has wrist control.
Adeoluwa advances to half guard.
Adeoluwa is pressing down on Point's thigh, looking to free his foot. Point is holding on for now.
Adeoluwa throws a strike but Point avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Point keeps moving.
Point utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Point looking for a sweep. Not yet Point, not yet.
Adeoluwa looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adeoluwa works the jab nicely.
Point throws a good cross that connects.
Adeoluwa lands with an overhand left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Point.
Adeoluwa ducks right into an uppercut from Point.
Point's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adeoluwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Point scrambles back to his feet.
Adeoluwa connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Point slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Point off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Point clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Point gets control of Adeoluwa's arms and successfully pulls guard. Point will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Point isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adeoluwa stacks Point 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 Adeoluwa!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Point is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Point is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adeoluwa off and has taken his back!
Adeoluwa can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Point is persistently looking for the submission but Adeoluwa is defending it well.
Point doesn't have the hooks in and Adeoluwa manages to turn into his guard.
Point looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adeoluwa is one step ahead there.
Point wants to control but Adeoluwa passes easily into half guard.
#T2#
Adeoluwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Point defending well though.
Adeoluwa slows the pace down in half guard.
Point won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
Point wants to get back to full guard.
Point is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Adeoluwa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Point with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Point has hold of Adeoluwa's hands but Adeoluwa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adeoluwa working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Point's thigh. Point counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Point looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Point.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Point is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Point has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adeoluwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Point trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Point has momentary wrist control but Adeoluwa slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa scoring with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Point's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Point misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Point counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Point.
Point throws a looping overhand right but Adeoluwa ducks down to avoid it.
Point fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Point off the cage and back into range.
Point gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adeoluwa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa throws out a leg kick but Point moves out of range and Adeoluwa only half commits.
Point throwing a counter right hand but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Point ducks down to avoid it.
Point ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Point misses with a looping right.
Point avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Point tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adeoluwa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Point slips under a jab.
As Adeoluwa tries to get set, Point tries to push him back and clinch up but Adeoluwa manages to avoid the attempt.
Point looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Point on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Point throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Adeoluwa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Point to the ground. Adeoluwa is now in Point's guard.#SUB#
Point looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Point blocks nicely. #SUB#
Point has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Adeoluwa is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Point.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Point keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adeoluwa working the head and body with strikes.
Point is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adeoluwa off and has taken his 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!#SUB#
Point working for a choke but Adeoluwa is defending well. #SUB#
Point is persistently looking for the submission but Adeoluwa is defending it well.
#SUB#
Point patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Chukwu Adeoluwa has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3##SUB#
Point is persistently looking for the submission but Adeoluwa is defending it well.
Adeoluwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Adeoluwa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Brayden Point has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa tries to roll but Point sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Point has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Adeoluwa tries to escape the position.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Point goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. Adeoluwa escapes and is now in half guard on top.
Point moves into full guard.
Adeoluwa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chukwu Adeoluwa.
I've got Adeoluwa winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
C223: Haggar vs Kersikov II
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Big Mouth slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Big Mouth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adeoluwa.
Nice body kick there by Adeoluwa.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Big Mouth misses the body punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Big Mouth saw that one coming.
Big Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Big Mouth looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Big Mouth throws a right hand that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a good low kick that Big Mouth was not able to check.
We've been told by Big Mouth's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adeoluwa cracks Big Mouth with a good jab.
Adeoluwa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Big Mouth slips the punch.
Big Mouth throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Big Mouth takes one to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Big Mouth's head but Big Mouth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Big Mouth with a nice calf kick.
Big Mouth misses with a left hand
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Big Mouth thows a body kick. Adeoluwa tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Big Mouth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Big Mouth tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Mouth misses with an uppercut
and Adeoluwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth throws a quick counter kick to the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Big Mouth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Big Mouth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adeoluwa, pushing him back against the cage.
Adeoluwa prevents a body shot from Big Mouth.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adeoluwa's efforts to push away.
Adeoluwa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Big Mouth misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Adeoluwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Big Mouth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Big Mouth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Big Mouth throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa flicks out a counter leg kick but Big Mouth steps away.
Big Mouth lands a leg kick that knocks Adeoluwa off balance momentarily.
A combination from Big Mouth does no damage.
Big Mouth throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick as Big Mouth jumps back.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth scores with a hook.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Big Mouth moved out of range nicely.
Yasha Big Mouth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Big Mouth connects with a solid leg kick.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Big Mouth.
An inside leg kick lands from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Mouth takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth throws a lazy uppercut
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Big Mouth is looking to clinch.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Big Mouth avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Big Mouth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Big Mouth seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Big Mouth. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Big Mouth misses with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Big Mouth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Big Mouth misses.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Big Mouth tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Big Mouth manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adeoluwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Big Mouth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Adeoluwa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth blocks an uppercut.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adeoluwa goes for a takedown attempt but Big Mouth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Adeoluwa moves away
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Big Mouth misses with a body shot
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Big Mouth moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth lands with an overhand left.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Adeoluwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice right hand.
Big Mouth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Big Mouth misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Adeoluwa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Big Mouth keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Big Mouth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Big Mouth throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt - Big Mouth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Big Mouth avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Big Mouth moves into the clinch.
Big Mouth misses with the head strike.
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Big Mouth misses with a hook from the clinch.
Big Mouth keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adeoluwa's efforts to push away.
Adeoluwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Big Mouth is defending well.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa blocking some punches.
Big Mouth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Big Mouth lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC2#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.
Big Mouth tries to clinch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Big Mouth catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Adeoluwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Big Mouth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Big Mouth is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
The ground and pound from Adeoluwa seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Big Mouth is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Big Mouth is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Big Mouth is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Adeoluwa cracks Big Mouth with a big right hand but Big Mouth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Big Mouth is working away.
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Big Mouth's temple.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Big Mouth is keeping him busy.
An elbow from Adeoluwa crashes against the mat.
The strikes coming from Adeoluwa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Big Mouth keeps working. #T4#
Big Mouth is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adeoluwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Big Mouth desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Big Mouth avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Big Mouth is controlling Adeoluwa's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Yasha Big Mouth will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa throws a good cross that connects.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Big Mouth moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Big Mouth looks to land a body kick but Adeoluwa moved away.
Adeoluwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Big Mouth moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the nose.
Adeoluwa darts in looking for a takedown but Big Mouth gets double underhooks and turns Adeoluwa into the cage.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Big Mouth misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the body
letting Big Mouth counter with a right hand.
Adeoluwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Adeoluwa tries to score with a low kick but Big Mouth moves his leg out of the way.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Big Mouth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Big Mouth avoids it easily.#T1#
Big Mouth slips under a jab.
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Big Mouth misses with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Adeoluwa does it's job there.
Big Mouth swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adeoluwa! But no joy.
Big Mouth tries to close the distance and clinch but Adeoluwa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Big Mouth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Big Mouth moves out of range.
Big Mouth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth throws a big counter combination but Adeoluwa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Big Mouth misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Big Mouth.#CL#
Big Mouth has managed to clinch.
Big Mouth gets underhooks to prevent Adeoluwa's takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Big Mouth.
Yasha Big Mouth has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Big Mouth scores with a shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Adeoluwa blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Adeoluwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Big Mouth is just out of range.
Big Mouth slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth with the inside leg kick.
Big Mouth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Big Mouth as he jumps to the side.
Yasha Big Mouth has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick that misses.
Big Mouth fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa just manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Big Mouth.
Big Mouth fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Adeoluwa feints a counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Big Mouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Big Mouth.#T3#
Big Mouth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth leaves Adeoluwa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Big Mouth's shoulder, as Big Mouth tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Big Mouth scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adeoluwa.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
A little feinted left hand from Big Mouth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Big Mouth. Big Mouth obviously looking to wear him down.
Big Mouth swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adeoluwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Big Mouth fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Big Mouth jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Big Mouth connects with an inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head kick misses from Adeoluwa.
Big Mouth feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adeoluwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Yasha Big Mouth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Big Mouth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Big Mouth misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Big Mouth saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Big Mouth.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Big Mouth moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot.
Big Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa tests Big Mouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Big Mouth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yasha Big Mouth.
I think Big Mouth 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Yasha Big Mouth!
During a confident post fight interview, Yasha Big Mouth thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
C218: Nakagawa vs Giovanni II
Date: Aug 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Bualuang's shoulder, as Bualuang tries to avoid the shot.
Bualuang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Bualuang.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Bualuang unleashes a big counter combination but Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bualuang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Bualuang thumps Adeoluwa with a low kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bualuang defends it nicely.
Adeoluwa defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bualuang darts in and clinches Adeoluwa up against the cage.
Adeoluwa blocking some punches.
Adeoluwa wants to take the fight to the mat but Bualuang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Bualuang clinches with his opponent.
Adeoluwa looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bualuang lands an uppercut.
Adeoluwa working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bualuang breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Bualuang darts in and clinches Adeoluwa up against the cage.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa. #CL2#
Bualuang rushes Adeoluwa and presses him up against the cage.
Adeoluwa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Adeoluwa's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adeoluwa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bualuang is defending well.
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with the head strike.
Adeoluwa lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa is trying to push Bualuang away but Bualuang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
I was talking to Adeoluwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bualuang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adeoluwa working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bualuang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Adeoluwa is trying to break the clinch but Bualuang has him pressed against the cage.
Adeoluwa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bualuang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Adeoluwa - that landed with a thud.
Bualuang has a couple of punches blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bualuang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang misses with the head strike.
Adeoluwa is trying to push Bualuang away but Bualuang has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bualuang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bualuang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adeoluwa or not.
Bualuang prevents a body shot from Adeoluwa. #BC#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Bualuang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bualuang throws a series of punches but Adeoluwa avoids them all with ease.
Adeoluwa throwing a counter right hand but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Adeoluwa.
It seemed like Bualuang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bualuang finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses. #T3#
Bualuang staying out of range there.
Bualuang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bualuang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Anurak Bualuang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bualuang lands a jab to Adeoluwa's midsection.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Bualuang finds it's target.
Bualuang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Bualuang lands a really nice looking cross but Adeoluwa seems unphased.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Bualuang moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Bualuang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick.
Adeoluwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Bualuang bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Bualuang fails with an attempt to clinch.
#T4#
Bualuang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bualuang lands the left hand.
Bualuang throws a head kick that half lands.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Bualuang lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
A little jabbing left from Bualuang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bualuang is looking to clinch.
Bualuang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bualuang is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Bualuang clinches up with Adeoluwa and pushes him back against the cage.
Adeoluwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the head.
Bualuang gets through Adeoluwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adeoluwa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adeoluwa cracks Bualuang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bualuang misses with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adeoluwa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bualuang scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that Bualuang ducks under and follows up with a left that Bualuang also avoids with ease.
Bualuang cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.
Adeoluwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Bualuang sprawls well. He's pushed Adeoluwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
As Adeoluwa backs off Bualuang throws a huge counter combo but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it all.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
Bualuang unleashes a big counter combination but Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bualuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bualuang tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adeoluwa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bualuang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa throws a good cross that connects.
Bualuang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bualuang defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Bualuang has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adeoluwa.
#BC2#
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Bualuang's head but Bualuang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bualuang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bualuang slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Bualuang moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bualuang misses with a series of wild punches.
Bualuang moves out of range of the strikes.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bualuang!
Adeoluwa looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Adeoluwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bualuang's head.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bualuang.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bualuang throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Adeoluwa. #T2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adeoluwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Bualuang.
Bualuang scores with a hook.
Bualuang throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Bualuang darts in and clinches Adeoluwa up against the cage.
Bualuang lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Bualuang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bualuang fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook
and Bualuang counters with a nice uppercut.
Bualuang takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Bualuang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Adeoluwa as he checks the leg kick.
Adeoluwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Bualuang throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bualuang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Bualuang connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
#CL2#
Bualuang moves into the clinch successfully.
Bualuang prevents the takedown attempt.
Bualuang prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adeoluwa. #BC#
Adeoluwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bualuang dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adeoluwa. That did some damage!
Bualuang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa dodges the punch combination from Bualuang.
Bualuang lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bualuang. That's going to slow Adeoluwa down.
Bualuang scores with a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Bualuang sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Adeoluwa circles away.
Bualuang thumps Adeoluwa with a low kick.
Bualuang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Bualuang's shoulder, as Bualuang tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Bualuang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bualuang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bualuang. Bualuang obviously looking to wear him down.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bualuang. Bualuang obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bualuang lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bualuang.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Bualuang slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Bualuang releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Bualuang has managed to clinch.
Bualuang scores with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa blocks a body shot from Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bualuang gets through Adeoluwa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bualuang scores with a decent looking hook.
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bualuang.
Good standup being displayed there by Bualuang as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bualuang struggles to land a body shot inside as Adeoluwa controls his hands.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bualuang pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#Adeoluwa is rocked!#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Bualuang. That's going to slow Adeoluwa down.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Adeoluwa circles away.
Bualuang dips to his left and cracks Adeoluwa with an uppercut!
Bualuang is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bualuang wants to clinch up but Adeoluwa keeps it at a distance.
Bualuang tries to clinch up but Adeoluwa circles away and keeps his distance.
Bualuang fails to land with a series of punches.
Bualuang misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bualuang is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adeoluwa presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bualuang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bualuang after a bit of a struggle.
Bualuang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Adeoluwa catches Bualuang right on the button with a cross.
Anurak Bualuang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Bualuang moves into range and clinches up with Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adeoluwa has a couple of punches blocked by Bualuang.
Adeoluwa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Bualuang saw that one coming.
A jab from Bualuang finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Bualuang shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adeoluwa eats them both and turns towards Bualuang to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Bualuang throws a head kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bualuang sizes up Adeoluwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bualuang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adeoluwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bualuang scrambles back to his feet.
Bualuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bualuang as he jumps to the side. #CL2#
Bualuang darts in and clinches Adeoluwa up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bualuang.
#T4#
Adeoluwa has had enough of the clinch but Bualuang keeps him there for the moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bualuang.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bualuang prevents a body shot from Adeoluwa.
Bualuang prevents a body shot from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Bualuang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
Adeoluwa is trying to break the clinch but Bualuang has him pressed against the cage.
Bualuang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anurak Bualuang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bualuang 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurak Bualuang!
Anurak Bualuang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 209 Adeoluwa vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Kersikov misses.
Kersikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Kersikov tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kersikov looks for the body kick but Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Kersikov blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses with a combination
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kersikov did well to prevent Adeoluwa getting side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Adeoluwa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Adeoluwa's back!
Kersikov slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T1#
Kersikov looking to hold on to the position here but Adeoluwa rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Kersikov is looking to stand up but Adeoluwa won't let him.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kersikov is one step ahead there.
Kersikov 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.
Kersikov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adeoluwa is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep here but Kersikov controlling him for the moment.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Kersikov tries to pass.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Kersikov from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Kersikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Adeoluwa is looking to score with low kicks.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets a takedown into half guard.
Kersikov kicks Adeoluwa off and gets back to his feet.
Marko Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kersikov looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Marko Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick.
Kersikov throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa lands with an overhand left.
Kersikov throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a takedown into side control.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Kersikov trying to control but Adeoluwa flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kersikov trying to control the action but Adeoluwa just sinks the hooks in.
Adeoluwa really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kersikov.
Adeoluwa throwing sloppy strikes.
Kersikov can't escape the position.
Adeoluwa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Adeoluwa throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kersikov could be in trouble here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Good control from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov misses with a body kick.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Kersikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kersikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adeoluwa. Adeoluwa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kersikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
A little jabbing left from Kersikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kersikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kersikov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
Kersikov checks a low kick from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov feints a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.#T1#
Kersikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kersikov! But no joy.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Kersikov.
Kersikov missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
A shot to the liver by Kersikov. Beautiful body shot.
Kersikov throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Kersikov wants to slow Adeoluwa down by chopping away at his legs.
Marko Kersikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kersikov feints a jab promting Adeoluwa to slip. Kersikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adeoluwa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kersikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
And Kersikov responds with a good body kick, but Adeoluwa manages to step out the way in time.
Kersikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kersikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov tries a quick counter leg kick but Adeoluwa is wise to it.
Kersikov lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Kersikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kersikov throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Adeoluwa slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov tries to move into range but Adeoluwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adeoluwa.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Adeoluwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Adeoluwa tries to avoid it.
Kersikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adeoluwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kersikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa backing away here, and Kersikov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kersikov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kersikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adeoluwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kersikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kersikov throws out the jab.
Kersikov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa lands the left hand.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa 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.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Kersikov moved out of range nicely.
Kersikov lands a nice hook to Adeoluwa's body. Adeoluwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kersikov digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
#T2#
Kersikov punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kersikov manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kersikov moves away.
Kersikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adeoluwa with a body shot.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov pushes Adeoluwa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut.
Kersikov scores with a shot to the body.
#T3#
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Kersikov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adeoluwa in his tracks.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Donk. Adeoluwa catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
Kersikov throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Kersikov scores with the left hand. Adeoluwa knows he should have avoided that one.
Kersikov misses with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adeoluwa can pounce on him.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a slapping body shot.
#T4#
Kersikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adeoluwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Kersikov misses the target.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Kersikov throws a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Kersikov. That snapped Adeoluwa's head back.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Kersikov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Adeoluwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kersikov pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marko Kersikov really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Kersikov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Adeoluwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adeoluwa.
A nice leg kick from Kersikov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Kersikov swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Kersikov misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Kersikov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
A nice side step and Kersikov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kersikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
Kersikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kersikov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kersikov. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Adeoluwa lands a really nice looking cross but Kersikov seems unphased.
Adeoluwa takes one to the side of the head.
Kersikov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adeoluwa.
Kersikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kersikov misses with a few strikes there.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Kersikov lunges at Adeoluwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adeoluwa's hand.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kersikov with a nice calf kick.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.#T3#
Kersikov misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kersikov won't be happy with that.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Kersikov's temple.
Adeoluwa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kersikov some visible discomfort.
Kersikov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kersikov is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes but Kersikov is staying in there.
Kersikov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adeoluwa working over Kersikov with some ground and pound. Kersikov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Marko Kersikov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R5#
A swing and a miss from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to bum rush Adeoluwa with a series of wild strikes but Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Kersikov finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Adeoluwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kersikov throws out a leg kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range and Kersikov only half commits.
Kersikov misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kersikov but Kersikov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Kersikov is out of range.
Kersikov throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kersikov with a hook.
Kersikov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adeoluwa's knee momentarily.
Kersikov misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa cracks Kersikov with an open hand slap.
Good work by Kersikov as he checks the leg kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov shows good takedown defense.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Kersikov checks it
and Kersikov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick which misses Kersikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kersikov tries to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kersikov punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kersikov thuds a left hand into Adeoluwa's body.
Kersikov throws a right hand that misses
and Kersikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Good leg kick by Kersikov.
Adeoluwa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kersikov.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Kersikov blocks it.
An inside leg kick from Kersikov misses. #T3#
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Kersikov's body.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Kersikov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kersikov's guard.
Kersikov trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa stopping the sweep attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov wants to control the position but Adeoluwa says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T4#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Kersikov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa working Kersikov over with strikes.
Adeoluwa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kersikov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kersikov manages to get to full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Kersikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kersikov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Kersikov!
Marko Kersikov is the new bantamweight champion!
Marko Kersikov thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
DMMA 203 Vilkas vs Narushima
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
O Malley throws a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
O Malley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from O Malley.
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and O Malley takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Malley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but O Malley moves out of range.
O Malley misses with a left hand #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a single leg into guard. O Malley didn't expect that. #T1#
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but O Malley keeps moving.
Adeoluwa prevents O Malley from getting back to his feet.
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but O Malley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
O Malley wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
O Malley stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa seems keen to control O Malley's posture.
O Malley must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
O Malley wanted to stand there but Adeoluwa had control of the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
O Malley is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from O Malley! But no joy.
Sean O Malley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab. O Malley acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T3#
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by O Malley.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
O Malley throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
O Malley avoids the body shot from Adeoluwa.
A lazy left from Adeoluwa finds it's target.
O Malley misses with a double jab.
O Malley misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by O Malley.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adeoluwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Adeoluwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but O Malley defends it.
Adeoluwa wants to control but O Malley is keeping him busy.
O Malley scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Adeoluwa manages to mount him!
O Malley wants to try and get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. O Malley moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
O Malley tries to kick Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
O Malley is trying to stand up here but Adeoluwa is controlling him well.
Adeoluwa with the ground and pound but O Malley uses the opportunity to regain guard.
O Malley wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Malley is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
O Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but O Malley sprawls and moves away.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Malley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Adeoluwa moves out of range easily.
Adeoluwa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from O Malley.
O Malley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa goes for a double leg but O Malley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as O Malley continues to drive forward.#BC2#
O Malley pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice strike.
O Malley misses with a wild body shot.
O Malley misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from O Malley.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick which misses O Malley's front leg but catches the back leg as O Malley tries to avoid it. #T3#
O Malley misses with an uppercut.
O Malley throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
O Malley slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming O Malley to the mat! O Malley manages to get full guard.
O Malley keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa 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.
O Malley wants to stand up but Adeoluwa is controlling him. #T4#
Adeoluwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of O Malley's head.
O Malley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to O Malley's brow.
O Malley wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
O Malley keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
O Malley throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown
and O Malley counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Malley misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
O Malley misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
O Malley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from O Malley.
O Malley looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
O Malley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed O Malley momentarily.
O Malley loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa stuns O Malley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
O Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
O Malley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
O Malley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
O Malley tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
O Malley misses with a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
O Malley blocks a jab.
O Malley changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
O Malley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
O Malley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adeoluwa can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adeoluwa. That's going to slow O Malley down.
A looping hook to the body misses from O Malley. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa throws a good cross that connects.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
A jab from O Malley misses.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Malley.
O Malley throws an off balance right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Malley thinking.
Adeoluwa tests O Malley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Malley lands a head kick. Adeoluwa smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa blocks a head kick by O Malley.
O Malley throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
O Malley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa jabs at O Malley's body.
Adeoluwa lands a nice leg kick that just misses O Malley's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adeoluwa checks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Malley.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from O Malley.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but O Malley avoids it well and moves away.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
O Malley lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
O Malley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sean O Malley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
O Malley misses the shot to the body. #T3#
O Malley walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sean O Malley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by O Malley.
O Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.#TD#
O Malley gets caught napping as Adeoluwa dives in and scores a takedown. O Malley manages to retain guard.
O Malley wants to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but O Malley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Malley is wriggling around but Adeoluwa manages to pass to half guard.
#T4#
Adeoluwa missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Adeoluwa is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but O Malley keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adeoluwa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
DMMA 198 Otori vs Adeoluwa
Date: May 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Otori is just out of range.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Otori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Adeoluwa misses.
Otori with a jab.
Adeoluwa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Otoris jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Otori connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Otori misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Otori throws a lazy right hand but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab.
Otori looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and Otori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Otori's corner calls for a 1-2. Otori obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses the jab.#T1#
Otori uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
A quick step to the side and Otori tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Otori moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa feints the counter takedown.
Otori feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adeoluwas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adeoluwa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shigeru Otori is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Otori fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it well.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Otori's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shigeru Otori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Otori looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adeoluwa lands a lovely overhand right.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Otori dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otori misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Otori moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Otori tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Otori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Otori throws a hook but Adeoluwa avoids it easily.
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Otori misses.
Otori throws a shot to the body.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Otori punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Otori.
Otori is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Otori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Otori takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Otori throws a big shot that misses.
Otori looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Adeoluwa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Adeoluwa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Otori looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Adeoluwa is controlling him well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adeoluwa working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Otori takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Otori wants to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa advances to mount.
Otori is trying to stand up.
Adeoluwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Otori.
Shigeru Otori is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa blocks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Otori.
Otori throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otori.
It seemed like Adeoluwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adeoluwa is looking to slow Otori down with leg kicks.
Otori steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Otori.
Otori swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Otori.
Otori throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Adeoluwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Otori is looking to stand up but Adeoluwa isn't so interested in that idea.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adeoluwa stops Otori from standing up.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Otori wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling the position.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Otori works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Otori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Otori is looking to stand back up but Adeoluwa counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Otori.
Otori is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adeoluwa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Otori is trying to stand.
Adeoluwa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Otori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adeoluwa slips a nice elbow through Otori's hands, connecting with Otori's forehead.#ES#
Otori has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Adeoluwa is on him like a limpet, forcing Otori back against the cage.#BC#
Otori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Otori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori scores with a nice strike.
A nice leg kick from Adeoluwa, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Otori moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Otori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Otori lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Otori misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Adeoluwa connects with the punch.
Otori throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Adeoluwa decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Otori's guard.
Adeoluwa is standing up over Otori. Otori looks to escape but Adeoluwa dives into side control.
#REVR#
Otori tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Otori is trying to stand back up.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Adeoluwa's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T4##SUB2#
Adeoluwa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Otori defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from the back.
Otori covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Otori trying to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in full control for now.
Adeoluwa lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Otori misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa clobbers Otori with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Otori buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A jab from Otori finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Nice uppercut there from Adeoluwa.
Otori throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori jabs Adeoluwa right on the nose. Adeoluwa blinks but takes it well.
Adeoluwa dips to his left and cracks Otori with an uppercut!
Otori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adeoluwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Otori - the referee stops the clock and Adeoluwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Otori. Adeoluwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.#T1#
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adeoluwa shoots in but no luck this time.
Otori throws a hook but Adeoluwa avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Adeoluwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Otori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adeoluwa thinking.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Otori throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Otori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters circling - Otori throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.#T2#
Adeoluwa jabs Otori to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Otori takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the body from Otori misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Otori.
Otori misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Otori.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Otori takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Otori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Otori throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Otori.
#T3#
Otori throws a half hearted mid kick.
Otori swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Otori throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori wants to land a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Otori scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Otori is predictable there #TD2#
so Adeoluwa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ES#
Otori pushes Adeoluwa off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Otori checks it
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otori slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Otori takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adeoluwa has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Otori looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Otori.#T4#
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Otori checks a leg kick.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Adeoluwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Otori misses.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adeoluwa throws out a leg kick but Otori moves out of range and Adeoluwa only half commits.
Otori takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Otori lands an overhand right.
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Otori.
Adeoluwa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to Otori's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Otori loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Otori cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Otori counters with a nice body shot.
Otori throws a nice outside leg kick.
Otori lands with a right hand.
A big right from Otori misses.
Adeoluwa with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Otori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Otori defends it well.
Otori staying out of range there.
Otori swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Otori throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice body punch from Otori. #T1#
Otori displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Otori on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the head.
Otori slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adeoluwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Otori throws a looping overhand right but Adeoluwa ducks down to avoid it.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Otori avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Adeoluwa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Otori is looking to score with low kicks.
Adeoluwa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Otori swings widly with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Otori throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Otori.
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!
Otori ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adeoluwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Otori.
Otori throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Otori connects with a single shot there.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Otori moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a nice looking combination but Otori bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Otori scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adeoluwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Otori lands with a hook. Adeoluwa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T3#
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Otori throws out the jab.
Otori slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa defending well as Otori loads up on a big left hand.
Otori 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.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Otori scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Adeoluwa finds it's target.
Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adeoluwa thuds his right hand into Otori's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Otori throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Otori lands a nice hook to Adeoluwa's body. Adeoluwa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Otori misses with a straight right.
Otori walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Otori misses with a body punch
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A slow jab from Otori misses its intended target.
Otori thows a left - swing and a miss!
Otori scores with a decent looking hook.
Otori slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Otori takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Otori misses.
Otori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shigeru Otori had his way with Chukwu Adeoluwa in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Otori counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otori counters with a nice uppercut.
Otori attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adeoluwa with the counter takedown but Otori avoids it easily.
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Otori.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Otori was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
An inside leg kick lands from Otori.
Adeoluwa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Otori misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
It looked like Otori wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Otori throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
enabling Otori to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Otori misses with a low kick as Adeoluwa jumps back.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adeoluwa appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Otori swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Otori connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otori works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Otori was well out of range.
Otori fakes the leg kick and cracks Adeoluwa in the body.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Otori moves away and avoids it.
Otori feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Otori.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick. #T2#
Otori ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a nice leg kick that just misses Otori's sensitive parts.
Otori misses the jab.
Otori scores with a punch to the head.
Adeoluwa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Otori looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown but Otori circles away easily
and Otori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Adeoluwa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Otori walks into a straight right hand from Adeoluwa.
Otori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Otori counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Otori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Otori swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Otori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
letting Otori counter with a right hand.
Otori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A low kick from Otori is predictable there #TD2#
and Adeoluwa counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Otori!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa prevents Otori from escaping the position.
Otori is looking to get back to his feet here but Adeoluwa is keeping cool and he's managed to take Otori's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Otori trying to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in full control for now.
Adeoluwa tries to keep control of the position but Otori is staying busy.
Adeoluwa is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Adeoluwa gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Adeoluwa gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Adeoluwa apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from Otori.
Otori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shigeru Otori showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Otori has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shigeru Otori!
Shigeru Otori retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Shigeru Otori, 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 192 Don Vs Costeau
Date: May 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Rizzo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adeoluwa cracks Rizzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rizzo or perhaps it was just good defense by Adeoluwa, which made it look bad.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Rizzo saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rizzo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rizzo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Adeoluwa finds it's way through Rizzo's defenses.
A jab from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo is looking to score with low kicks.
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Rizzo's shoulder, as Rizzo tries to avoid the shot. #T1##TD2#
Rizzo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Adeoluwa!
Rizzo controlling the position.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adeoluwa struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa manages to get back to half guard.
Rizzo prevents Adeoluwa from improving his position.
Adeoluwa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rizzo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adeoluwa's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Rizzo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rizzo is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rizzo's guard. #REVR#
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Rizzo keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rizzo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
Adeoluwa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Rizzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adeoluwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #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.
Adeoluwa working some strikes from top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adeoluwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it.
Rizzo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Adeoluwa is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rizzo avoids it really well and circles away.
Rizzo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Adeoluwa.
Rizzo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rizzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rizzo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adeoluwa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rizzo.
Adeoluwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo needs to keep his hands up - Adeoluwa had a free shot at his head there.
A low kick from Adeoluwa misses
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adeoluwa lands with a cross.
Rizzo lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Rizzo blocks a jab.
Rizzo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adeoluwa defends it well.
Rizzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Adeoluwa digs a good hook to Rizzo's body.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adeoluwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rizzo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control from the bottom.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Adeoluwa is working away.
Adeoluwa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rizzo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rizzo's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo trying to control the hands but Adeoluwa breaks the grip. #T2#
Rizzo is really stuck here.
Rizzo rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rizzo won't allow Adeoluwa to pass to mount.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Rizzo dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Rizzo dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa wants to free his trapped foot but Rizzo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Adeoluwa working Rizzo over with strikes.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Rizzo is keeping him busy.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rizzo trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but Rizzo is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rizzo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa postures up in Rizzo's guard and throws a big left but Rizzo blocks it. #SUB2#
Rizzo working for a triangle but Adeoluwa defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Rizzo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adeoluwa defends it easily.#T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adeoluwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rizzo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adeoluwa stands up over Rizzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rizzo is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Adeoluwa 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.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Rizzo.
Adeoluwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rizzo under the eye.
Rizzo throws a body shot but no joy.
Rizzo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rizzo tries to clinch up
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Rizzo 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.
Rizzo looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo takes one on the button.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T1#
Adeoluwa is controlling Rizzo's trapped leg to prevent Rizzo from advancing to side control.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Rizzo passes into side.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rizzo trying to control the position but Adeoluwa is working away.
Rizzo landing strikes.
Adeoluwa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rizzo is nestled in close to Adeoluwa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Frank Rizzo has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Adeoluwa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rizzo content to stall in guard here.
Rizzo is fighting to break Adeoluwa's control of his arms but Adeoluwa is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Adeoluwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Rizzo passes easily into half guard.
Rizzo wants to pass to mount but Adeoluwa is defending the position.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Adeoluwa moves into full guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Adeoluwa has control of Rizzo's left arm, preventing Rizzo from doing any damage.
Rizzo trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rizzo throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Rizzo's head but Rizzo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Rizzo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Rizzo moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Rizzo wants to clinch.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo throws a low kick, looking for Adeoluwa's leg but Adeoluwa calmly moves out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Rizzo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adeoluwa 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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. |
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Event:
DMMA 185 Klimenko vs Mukunzi
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Karumaa.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice body punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karumaa.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karumaa looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa misses with a lunging right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karumaa misses the shot to the body.
Karumaa moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Karumaa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karumaa counters with a nice body shot.
Karumaa throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa connects with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa lands with a hook. Karumaa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa connects with a body shot.
Karumaa throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick as Karumaa jumps back.
Karumaa slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook.
Karumaa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Karumaa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa jabs Karumaa to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kratos Karumaa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Karumaa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adeoluwa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Karumaa misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body punch from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Karumaa is out of range.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Karumaa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karumaa is out of range.
Karumaa tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa stuns Karumaa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adeoluwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa shoots for a takedown but Karumaa saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Karumaa bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Adeoluwa lunges at Karumaa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karumaa's hand.
Karumaa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karumaa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karumaa throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa feinted with a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Karumaa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Karumaa moved out of range.#T3#
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa avoids a kick to the body.
Karumaa throws the kick towards the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa tries a low kick but Karumaa avoids it.
Adeoluwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Karumaa misses
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand.
Karumaa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Karumaa.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa defending well as Karumaa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
#T4#
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
Karumaa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Karumaa.
Adeoluwa lands a nice hook to Karumaa's body. Karumaa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karumaa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kratos Karumaa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Karumaa scores with a hook to the body. Adeoluwa takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Adeoluwa coming out on top.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
A cross from Adeoluwa lands.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Karumaa doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A nice leg kick lands there from Karumaa.
Karumaa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karumaa scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Karumaa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karumaa.
A swing and a miss from Karumaa.
Karumaa slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kratos Karumaa will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karumaa walks into a left hand.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Karumaa throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karumaa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karumaa lands a body shot.
Karumaa cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Karumaa misses with a hook.
Karumaa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karumaa loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Karumaa looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Karumaa manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Karumaa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adeoluwa defends it easily.
Adeoluwa cracks Karumaa with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Karumaa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adeoluwa working some strikes from top position.#T2#
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Karumaa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Karumaa keeps moving. #SUB2#
Karumaa working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard!
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karumaa tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Adeoluwa is trying to control the action in half guard but Karumaa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karumaa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Adeoluwa tries to pass to full mount but Karumaa defends it.
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Adeoluwa lands strikes from half guard.
Karumaa is looking to improve his position.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adeoluwa lands with a punch from half guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Karumaa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adeoluwa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karumaa has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Karumaa is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.#SUB2#
Karumaa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Karumaa wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Karumaa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karumaa moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Karumaa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa scores with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Karumaa sprawls well.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Karumaa's head but Karumaa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Karumaa as he connects with a hook.
Karumaa throws a body shot but no joy.
Karumaa ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Karumaa moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Karumaa.
Karumaa misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Karumaa. No joy for Adeoluwa on that attempt.
Adeoluwa walks into a stiff left hand from Karumaa.
Karumaa moves forwards but Adeoluwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karumaa finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Karumaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Karumaa on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karumaa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karumaa throws out the jab.
Karumaa lands with a nice body punch.
Karumaa catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A low kick from Karumaa is predictable there
and Adeoluwa counters with a right hand to the body.
Karumaa tries to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa moves his leg out of the way.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Karumaa strikes.
Karumaa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Karumaa moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Karumaa lands a right hook to the body.
Adeoluwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
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 lands for Karumaa.
Karumaa stuns Adeoluwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karumaa walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adeoluwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Karumaa defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Karumaa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adeoluwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karumaa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karumaa manages to avoid it.
Karumaa throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Karumaa lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Karumaa.#TD#
Adeoluwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Karumaa on his heels. He'll look to pass Karumaa's guard now, I'm sure.
Karumaa keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa cracks Karumaa with a solid left hand.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Karumaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Karumaa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adeoluwa defends well.
Adeoluwa chips away with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Karumaa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa is in close to Karumaa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Karumaa is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Karumaa has his foot on Adeoluwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adeoluwa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Karumaa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adeoluwa has picked Karumaa up and slammed him! Karumaa can't keep hold of the triangle and Adeoluwa manages to pass to side control!
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Karumaa's temple.
Karumaa tries to bench press Adeoluwa off him but Adeoluwa keeps the position.
Adeoluwa lands some shots froms side control.
Karumaa is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa is looking for a sweep.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Karumaa tries to control but Adeoluwa manages to take his back.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adeoluwa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
An out of breath Chukwu Adeoluwa 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:
ENIGMA 153
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa drops his hands momentarily and Colt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colt.
Colt lands with a nice body punch.
Good leg kick by Colt.
Adeoluwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Colt throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Colt finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Colt misses with a looping right.
Colt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Colt 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.
Colt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Colt. Colt obviously looking to wear him down.
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!
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adeoluwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colt.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colt.
Henry Colt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1##CL#
Adeoluwa instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Colt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colt motions for Adeoluwa to come forward. Colt throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Colt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch.
Henry Colt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Colt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Colt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
No luck for Adeoluwa with that takedown attempt.
Colt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Colt ducked under it nicely.
Adeoluwa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2#
Colt moves into range and connects with a jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Colt appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Colt.
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Adeoluwa should have avoided that one.
Adeoluwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
Colt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Adeoluwa was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adeoluwa checks a low kick from Colt.
Adeoluwa with a poor takedown
and Colt counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Colt avoids the punch easily.
Colt throws a counter combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colt.
Colt tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adeoluwa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Colt - the referee stops the clock and Adeoluwa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Colt. Adeoluwa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Colt scores with a head kick. Adeoluwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Colt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Colt.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Colt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adeoluwa is defended easily by Colt.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adeoluwa lands a really nice looking cross but Colt seems unphased.
#T4#
Adeoluwa fails to land the takedown.
Colt catches Adeoluwa with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adeoluwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Colt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Colt lunges at Adeoluwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adeoluwa's hand.
Adeoluwa misses with a double jab.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot that snaps Colt's head back.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
Colt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Colt.
Colt ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Colt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Colt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa defending well as Colt loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Colt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adeoluwa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Colt bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Colt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Colt moves forwards but Adeoluwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot by Colt.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Colt.
Colt lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Colt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adeoluwa lands a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Colt. #T1#
Colt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adeoluwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
A good leg kick by Colt.
Colt connects with a single shot there.
Colt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adeoluwa darts in looking for a takedown but Colt gets double underhooks and turns Adeoluwa into the cage. #BC2#
Colt manages to break the clinch.
Adeoluwa with a jab.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa lands with a hook. Colt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Colt counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Colt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Colt moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Colt avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Colt defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Colt lands a nice shot that snaps Adeoluwa's head back.
Colt is looking to land body kicks.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook
and Colt counters with a stiff right hand.
Colt slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Nice straight punches there by Colt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Colt.
Decent striking displayed by Colt there.
Colt throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adeoluwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Colt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Colt. That snapped Adeoluwa's head back.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Colt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Colt lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Colt as he connects with a hook.
No joy there for Adeoluwa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adeoluwa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Colt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adeoluwa scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Colt throws a head kick that Adeoluwa semi-blocks.
Colt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt lunges at Adeoluwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adeoluwa's hand.
Colt scores with a sloppy right hand. Adeoluwa should have avoided that one.
Colt slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.
Colt throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Colt.
Colt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colt scores with a hook.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Colt throws a body kick.
#T4#
Colt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Adeoluwa lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Adeoluwa has Colt up against the cage in a clinch.
Adeoluwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Colt. #BC2#
Colt breaks from the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Colt as he connects with a hook.
Colt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Colt.
Colt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left and a right from Colt both land. Nice combination.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Adeoluwa. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Colt ducks down to avoid it.
Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
Colt connects with a leg kick.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Colt slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Adeoluwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adeoluwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Colt throws a head kick that misses.
Colt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adeoluwa. That did some damage!
Colt lands a jab.
Colt slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
A decent looking cross lands there for Colt.
Colt lands a body shot.
Colt cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adeoluwa misses with a double jab.
Colt with the inside leg kick.
Colt lands with a kick to the temple. Adeoluwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Adeoluwa 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!
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Colt.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Adeoluwa and sends Colt crashing to the mat! Adeoluwa follows him down to the mat - Colt regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#Colt is rocked!
Colt moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Colt is still in real trouble! Can Adeoluwa finish him?#T1#
Colt is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head to control his posture.
Colt seems to have recovered his senses.
Let's hope that Colt has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Colt is trying to keep Adeoluwa in close.
Colt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Colt controlling Adeoluwa's posture.
Colt not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adeoluwa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Colt holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colt thuds a left hand into Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colt fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adeoluwa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot lands for Colt.
Colt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adeoluwa.
A good leg kick by Colt.
Adeoluwa takes one to the side of the head.
#T3#
Colt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adeoluwa scores with a one two! Colt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Colt connects with a jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a double jab.
Adeoluwa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adeoluwa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colt swivels and escapes.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Colt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adeoluwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Colt feints and then cracks Adeoluwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adeoluwa down.
Colt feints and then cracks Adeoluwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adeoluwa down. #T4#
Colt scoring well with a low kick there.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Colt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Colt fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Colt is just out of range.
Adeoluwa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Colt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
Adeoluwa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Colt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Colt feints and then cracks Adeoluwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adeoluwa down.
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown but Colt sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Colt cracks Adeoluwa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Adeoluwa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Adeoluwa fails with the takedown.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adeoluwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Colt avoids it easily.
Colt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Colt delivers a nice body kick.
Colt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Colt as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adeoluwa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Adeoluwa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Colt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Colt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Colt connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Colt connects with a jab.
Colt with a jab.
Adeoluwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Colt circles away.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Colt as he avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Colt lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Colt coming out on top.
Adeoluwa tries to move into range but Colt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#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!
A low kick lands for Colt.
Henry Colt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Colt feints and then cracks Adeoluwa's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adeoluwa down.
Colt looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Colt staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa walks into a straight right hand from Colt.
Adeoluwa jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Colt throws a leg kick which misses Adeoluwa's front leg but catches the back leg as Adeoluwa tries to avoid it.
Colt connects with a solid leg kick.
Colt throws a series of strikes that have Adeoluwa backpedaling.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Colt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Colt.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Colt throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colt sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Colt scores with a three punch combo!
Colt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adeoluwa in his tracks.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Colt.
Adeoluwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Colt circles away.
Colt moves out of range of the strikes.
Colt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Colt sizes up Adeoluwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Colt lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Adeoluwa throws a nice looking combination but Colt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Colt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colt connects with a right hand. Adeoluwa shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colt moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa ducks right into an uppercut from Colt.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Colt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Colt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Colt throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa moves forwards but Colt connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Colt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adeoluwa blocks a head kick by Colt.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Colt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adeoluwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Colt.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Colt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Colt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A lazy left from Colt finds it's target.
Adeoluwa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Colt dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Horrible takedown attempt by Adeoluwa or perhaps it was just good defense by Colt, which made it look bad.
Adeoluwa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Colt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Colt with the inside leg kick.
Colt lands with a good body shot.
Colt lands a right hook to the body.
Colt is looking to slow Adeoluwa down with leg kicks.
Adeoluwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Colt.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Colt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Colt.
Adeoluwa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adeoluwa.#T1#
Colt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Colt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adeoluwa wants to clinch.
Colt scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Colt finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
Adeoluwa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Colt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Colt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Colt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Colt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.
Adeoluwa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Colt throws a head kick that half lands.
Colt lands a nice shot that snaps Adeoluwa's head back.
Colt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adeoluwa chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colt can pounce on him.
Colt blocks a jab.
Colt with a jab.
Adeoluwa takes one to the side of the head.
Colt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Colt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Colt lands a jab to Adeoluwa's midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A left lands for Colt.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Colt saw that one coming.
Colt lands a jab to the nose.#TD#
Adeoluwa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Colt sprawls well initially but Adeoluwa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Colt is looking for a sweep. Adeoluwa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Colt is keeping him busy. #T4#
Adeoluwa prevents Colt from improving his position.
Adeoluwa looks to land a strike but Colt avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Colt is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head to control his posture.
Colt controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Colt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Colt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Colt!
Henry Colt is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Henry Colt thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 148
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Albatross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Albatross takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Albatross moves out of range.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
Albatross staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Albatross.
Albatross loads up on a big right hand but Adeoluwa slips the punch.
Good shot there by Albatross.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Albatross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Albatross fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Albatross tries a head kick but it misses.
Albatross ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Albatross moved out of range.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Albatross sprawls well. Albatross wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adeoluwa gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Albatross throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #TD#
Albatross tries to sprawl but Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Albatross really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adeoluwa seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Albatross is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Albatross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
Adeoluwa trying to control the pace. #T3#
Albatross is trying to control but can't.
Albatross is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
Adeoluwa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Albatross has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adeoluwa is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Albatross is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Albatross throws a body kick that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Albatross is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Albatross misses with a wild body shot.
Albatross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Albatross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Albatross throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot
and Albatross counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Albatross's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albatross defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albatross.
Albatross looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Albatross throws out a leg kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range and Albatross only half commits.
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 Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Albatross uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Albatross's waist but Albatross gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adeoluwa off to one side.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.
Adeoluwa bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Albatross's head.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adeoluwa showed some decent athleticism there.
Albatross avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Albatross with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa drops an elbow to the side of Albatross's head.
Albatross is positioning himself well to prevent Adeoluwa advancing to mount.
Adeoluwa is nestled in close to Albatross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Adeoluwa slips a nice elbow through Albatross's hands, connecting with Albatross's forehead.
Adeoluwa works his way into side control.
Albatross tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Albatross's face.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of good shots and Albatross has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Albatross prevents Adeoluwa from getting a body triangle.
Albatross is trapped and Adeoluwa is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Albatross just trying to survive but Adeoluwa is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T2#
The referee is taking a good look at Albatross as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Adeoluwa!
Albatross is trying to remain composed but Adeoluwa is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Albatross is in bad spot here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Adeoluwa has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Albatross covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
#SUB#
Adeoluwa has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Albatross! Can he survive? No! He's out! Adeoluwa gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 143
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Akhtankhanov ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa preventing the sweep.
Akhtankhanov is pulling down on Adeoluwa's head. It's preventing any offense from Adeoluwa, at least for the moment.
Adeoluwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Akhtankhanov is retaining full guard.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Akhtankhanov is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.#T1#
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov has his hands on Adeoluwa's head, controlling the position.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Adeoluwa rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Adeoluwa.
#T2#
Adeoluwa throws a head punch that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range and Akhtankhanov settles back down.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov tries to move into range but Adeoluwa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the head.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov swings widly with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akhtankhanov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Akhtankhanov throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.#T3#
Adeoluwa wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Akhtankhanov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Akhtankhanov thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem bothered though.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akhtankhanov trying to control here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.#T4#
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Akhtankhanov tries to get to full guard but Adeoluwa has control of the leg.
Adeoluwa wants to take a breather but Akhtankhanov is having none of it.
Adeoluwa prevents Akhtankhanov from improving his position.
Adeoluwa with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adeoluwa is thwarting Akhtankhanov's attempts to control the position.
Adeoluwa is taking a breather. Akhtankhanov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Akhtankhanov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa with a nice cross.#TD#
Adeoluwa scores with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Akhtankhanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa being controlled here momentarily.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Akhtankhanov is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Akhtankhanov 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.
Akhtankhanov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Akhtankhanov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
Adeoluwa distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akhtankhanov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Adeoluwa landing some decent shots from guard.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa stands and throws Akhtankhanov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adeoluwa in side control lands a decent elbow. #T2#
Adeoluwa throws an elbow but Akhtankhanov slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adeoluwa cracks Akhtankhanov with a big right hand but Akhtankhanov just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adeoluwa cracks Akhtankhanov with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from side control.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Adeoluwa 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.
Akhtankhanov is trying to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov is still trying to improve position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov defending against the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T3#
Adeoluwa scoring with punches and elbows.
Akhtankhanov is trying to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov can't do much from the bottom here.
Akhtankhanov dodges the ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Check out the look on Adeoluwa's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Akhtankhanov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Akhtankhanov taking punishment in the form of punches.
Akhtankhanov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Akhtankhanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Akhtankhanov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akhtankhanov is looking to reverse the position.
Akhtankhanov on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adeoluwa moves into full mount!
Akhtankhanov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Akhtankhanov's face.
Akhtankhanov tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away.
Adeoluwa working away from the top, dropping strikes.#ROC#Akhtankhanov is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Jab by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Adeoluwa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adeoluwa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The crowd cheers as Adeoluwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem phased though.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa catches Akhtankhanov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adeoluwa drops Akhtankhanov with a naaaaasty hook - Akhtankhanov is in real trouble here! Adeoluwa dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa is the new bantamweight champion!
Chukwu Adeoluwa 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:
ENIGMA 136
Date: Nov 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa avoids a kick to the body.
Cowan dips to his left and cracks Adeoluwa with an uppercut!
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Adeoluwa looks to move away, Cowan throws a big counter combo but Adeoluwa just gets out of the way.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cowan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cowan tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice shot by Cowan.
Cowan looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cowan but Cowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Cowan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cowan slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.#T1#
Cowan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cowan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adeoluwa lands the left hand.
Cowan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Cowan moved out of range.
Cowan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cowan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cowan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cowan throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mickey Cowan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Adeoluwa connects with a nice looking jab.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cowan wants to land a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Cowan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Cowan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cowan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adeoluwa was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adeoluwa wants to control but Cowan is keeping him busy.
Cowan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Adeoluwa asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T3#
Cowan prevents Adeoluwa from moving into mount.
Adeoluwa working the strikes but Cowan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Cowan wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Adeoluwa throws a strike but Cowan avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses.
Cowan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adeoluwa controls the pace.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cowan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Cowan blocks nicely.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Cowan has momentary wrist control but Adeoluwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Cowan managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cowan.
Adeoluwa throws out a counter right but Cowan avoids it with no problem.
Nice uppercut lands for Adeoluwa. That snapped Cowan's head back.
Cowan ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa connects with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Cowan ducked under it nicely.
Cowan is looking to slow Adeoluwa down with leg kicks.
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cowan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adeoluwa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa with a poor takedown
and Cowan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cowan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adeoluwa.
As Adeoluwa backs away, Cowan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cowan.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adeoluwa fails with the takedown
enabling Cowan to counter with a crisp jab.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Adeoluwa blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Cowan misses.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
As Adeoluwa backs away, Cowan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Cowan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cowan tried to counter with a leg kick but Adeoluwa avoided it.
Nice defenses there by Cowan.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Cowan throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa jabs at Cowan's body.
Cowan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Cowan lands with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Cowan misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the nose.
Cowan misses with a head kick.
Adeoluwa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Cowan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Cowan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good work by Adeoluwa as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Adeoluwa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Adeoluwa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cowan keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Cowan parries the strikes from Adeoluwa easily there. Adeoluwa is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cowan to escape.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet.
Cowan is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Cowan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Adeoluwa has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Cowan is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Adeoluwa is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cowan wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cowan because Adeoluwa loaded up on that one.
Adeoluwa looking to finish Cowan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cowan!
Adeoluwa looking to finish Cowan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cowan!
Adeoluwa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adeoluwa scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Adeoluwa lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adeoluwa showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but Cowan is blocking nicely.
Cowan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adeoluwa not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Cowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Adeoluwa sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cowan defending well though. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cowan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cowan just misses with a punch to the body.
Cowan blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cowan is fending him off so far but Adeoluwa persists. Nope, Cowan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cowan is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Cowan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Cowan is trying to get back to half guard.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow but Cowan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Adeoluwa in side control, throwing shots but Cowan defends.
Adeoluwa throws a strike aimed at the side of Cowan's head but Cowan avoids it well.#T3#
Adeoluwa moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The strikes coming from Adeoluwa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Adeoluwa creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cowan sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cowan misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab. Cowan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cowan.
Cowan lands with a slapping head kick.
Cowan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adeoluwa in his tracks.
Mickey Cowan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Adeoluwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A big left from Cowan misses.
Cowan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cowan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cowan swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Cowan slips the punch.
It looked like Cowan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adeoluwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Cowan strikes.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Cowan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa throws a shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa connects with a single shot there.
A jab from Adeoluwa finds it's way through Cowan's defenses.
Cowan with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Well Adeoluwa 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A relieved looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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:
ENIGMA 132 SPOOKTACULAR
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Adeoluwa feints and as Bostic raises his hands in defense, Adeoluwa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but Bostic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Bostic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa has momentary wrist control but Bostic slips an elbow through the middle.
Bostic wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving.
Bostic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bostic trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Bostic's head. It's preventing any offense from Bostic, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Bostic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adeoluwa looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adeoluwa looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adeoluwa! #REVB#
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Bostic's temple. #T2#
Bostic tries to bench press Adeoluwa off him but Adeoluwa keeps the position.
Bostic is working hard here to advance position.
Adeoluwa controls the position.
Bostic regains half guard.#SUB#
Bostic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bostic works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Adeoluwa stands up over Bostic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bostic is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Bostic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bostic is one step ahead there.
Bostic 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.
Bostic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Bostic trying to control the position from guard on top but Adeoluwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bostic throws a strike but Adeoluwa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Bostic has wrist control.
Bostic is trying to control the position but Adeoluwa postures up. #SUB#
Bostic is looking for a triangle here but Adeoluwa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adeoluwa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
That's time! Bostic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bostic.
Bostic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adeoluwa doesn't seem bothered though.
Bostic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bostic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Adeoluwa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Bostic blocks it.#TD#
Bostic closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Adeoluwa quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Bostic seems to be working for a kimura but Adeoluwa defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Bostic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bostic scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Bostic throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bostic is working away from the top position though.
Bostic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Michael Bostic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bostic lands with a punch from half guard.
Bostic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adeoluwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bostic is stalling here. Adeoluwa is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bostic seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adeoluwa has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bostic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Bostic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Bostic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adeoluwa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Bostic is working from the bottom.
Bostic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adeoluwa controlling from the top position. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Bostic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bostic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bostic working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adeoluwa has passed into half guard!
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bostic actively working from the bottom here.
Bostic tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.
Bostic wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Bostic cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bostic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adeoluwa momentarily.
Michael Bostic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bostic looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bostic dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Bostic drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adeoluwa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bostic off and has taken his back!
Bostic prevents Adeoluwa from getting a body triangle.
Adeoluwa controlling well, preventing Bostic from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bostic is looking for a way out.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Bostic is keeping busy.#T1#
Bostic tries to break free.
A lull in the action here.
Bostic covers up after that shot from Adeoluwa.
Bostic covers up after that shot from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bostic hold on?
Adeoluwa is punishing Bostic with some ground and pound.
Bostic manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice work there by Bostic.
#T2#
Bostic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Bostic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Adeoluwa has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Bostic manages to get his head free but now Adeoluwa has transitioned to an armbar! Bostic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Adeoluwa! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 129
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adeoluwa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Akhtankhanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov takes one on the button.
Akhtankhanov takes a swing at Adeoluwa's ribcage but misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Akhtankhanov under the eye.
Akhtankhanov connects with an inside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov connects with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa backing away here, and Akhtankhanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Akhtankhanov finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
An inside leg kick from Akhtankhanov misses.
Akhtankhanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adeoluwa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands the left hand.
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice looking body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
and Akhtankhanov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akhtankhanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Akhtankhanov! But no joy.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Akhtankhanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Akhtankhanov scores with a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Akhtankhanov saw that one coming.
Akhtankhanov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adeoluwa digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the jaw.#T3#
Adeoluwa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adeoluwa walks into a left hand.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Akhtankhanov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sloppy strikes from Akhtankhanov. Those never looked like landing.
Akhtankhanov lands with a straight right. Adeoluwa didn't see that one coming.
Akhtankhanov tries a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Akhtankhanov.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Akhtankhanov ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl but Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Adeoluwa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
Akhtankhanov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Adeoluwa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akhtankhanov is looking to improve his position.
Akhtankhanov is refusing to be controlled, as Adeoluwa sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Adeoluwa slips a jab from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Akhtankhanov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov defending well as Adeoluwa loads up on a big left hand.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Akhtankhanov is out of range.
Akhtankhanov tried to score with a low kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Adeoluwa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Akhtankhanov. Akhtankhanov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adeoluwa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Akhtankhanov to the ground. Adeoluwa is now in Akhtankhanov's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Akhtankhanov is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adeoluwa managing to control the position. #T1#
Akhtankhanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akhtankhanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Adeoluwa keeping moving, preventing Akhtankhanov from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adeoluwa has his foot on Akhtankhanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akhtankhanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Adeoluwa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akhtankhanov is aware though and is defending well.
Akhtankhanov looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Akhtankhanov stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa has Akhtankhanov pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Adeoluwa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akhtankhanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Adeoluwa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Akhtankhanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Akhtankhanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A punch lands to the side of Adeoluwa 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches up with Akhtankhanov, looking for a takedown. Adeoluwa pushes Akhtankhanov against the cage but Akhtankhanov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
#T4#
Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Akhtankhanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov misses with a straight right.
Akhtankhanov connects with a jab.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adeoluwa is able to avoid easily.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adeoluwa.
Akhtankhanov flicks out a counter leg kick but Adeoluwa steps away.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Nice uppercut there from Akhtankhanov.#TD#
Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into Akhtankhanov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Akhtankhanov controls Adeoluwa momentarily but Adeoluwa frees himself.
Akhtankhanov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akhtankhanov controlling Adeoluwa's posture.
Adeoluwa won't allow Akhtankhanov to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov has Adeoluwa pulled in close to control his posture.
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep. Not yet Akhtankhanov, not yet. #T1#
Akhtankhanov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adeoluwa's guard. #REVB#
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Akhtankhanov's head. It's preventing any offense from Akhtankhanov, at least for the moment.
Akhtankhanov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position.
Adeoluwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Akhtankhanov's guard. #REVR#
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Akhtankhanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Adeoluwa distracts Akhtankhanov with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov pulls Adeoluwa in to control the position.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Akhtankhanov keeps moving.
Akhtankhanov wants to improve his position but instead Adeoluwa has moved into half guard.
Akhtankhanov wants to get back to full guard but Adeoluwa has passed into side control.#T3#
Adeoluwa working the body and head with strikes.
Adeoluwa 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 Akhtankhanov's shoulder. That is not cool.
Adeoluwa throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Akhtankhanov struggling a bit here.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Akhtankhanov is working away.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akhtankhanov looking for a sweep but Adeoluwa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Akhtankhanov is looking to get to half guard.
Adeoluwa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Akhtankhanov tries to buck Adeoluwa off but he can't manage it.
Akhtankhanov regains half guard.
Akhtankhanov controlling the position for now.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Akhtankhanov is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa passes into side control, despite Akhtankhanov's attempt to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Adeoluwa scoring with punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov 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:
ENIGMA 117
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Gomez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've been informed that Gomez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gomez tries a head kick but it misses.
Adeoluwa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gomez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
Gomez slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Gomez circles away.
Adeoluwa shoots in but Gomez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Gomez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gomez.
A head kick by Gomez misses #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adeoluwa.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gomez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
Adeoluwa scoring with some ground and pound. #T1#
Adeoluwa chips away with some ground and pound.
Gomez looking for a sweep. Not yet Gomez, not yet.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gomez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa is in close to Gomez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gomez has momentary wrist control but Adeoluwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Adeoluwa scoring with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Adeoluwa works over Gomez with some ground and pound from guard.
Gomez wants to stand but Adeoluwa is controlling the position.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Gomez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Gomez keeps moving.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Gomez keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gomez does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gomez walks into a jab.
Pedro Gomez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gomez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gomez moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa cracks Gomez with an open hand slap.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Gomez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gomez.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy right hand but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa lands with a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Gomez blocks it.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Gomez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adeoluwa.
Gomez blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gomez manages to avoid it.
Gomez lands with a kick to the ribs.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Gomez avoids the punch easily.
Gomez 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!
Gomez lands with a right hand.
Adeoluwa lands a head shot.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gomez.
Gomez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to the nose.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gomez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gomez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Gomez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gomez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomez moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gomez down.
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adeoluwa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Gomez is working away.
Adeoluwa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T1#
Adeoluwa lands a nice forearm strike.
Gomez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to control but Gomez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Adeoluwa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gomez defends it well.
Adeoluwa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gomez wants to control but Adeoluwa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adeoluwa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Adeoluwa is controlling the pace.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gomez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Adeoluwa stalling. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Gomez is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Adeoluwa not landing any meaningful shots this time. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gomez lands with a nice body punch.
Gomez misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Gomez gets caught napping as Adeoluwa dives in and scores a takedown. Gomez manages to retain guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Gomez has wrist control.
Adeoluwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gomez's head.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Gomez's body and controls the position.
Adeoluwa won't allow Gomez to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adeoluwa forces his way into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gomez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gomez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown but Gomez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gomez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa lands with a shot to the body.
Gomez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa shoots in and drives through. Gomez sprawls well.
Gomez slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt - Gomez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez connects with an inside leg kick.
Gomez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gomez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gomez throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Adeoluwa misses the target.#T1#
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Gomez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gomez! But no joy.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Gomez moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Gomez strikes.
Gomez throws a front kick aimed at Adeoluwa's knee but Adeoluwa avoids it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adeoluwa darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gomez misses the jab.
Adeoluwa shoots in looking for a takedown but Gomez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adeoluwa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gomez can do to turn this around?
Gomez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adeoluwa, as that shot connected.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gomez moves away.
Pedro Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Gomez.
Gomez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Adeoluwa checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Gomez slaps away a takedown attempt from Adeoluwa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Despite the aggression on Gomez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Some bone on bone action there as Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gomez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Gomez scores with a jab to the body.
Gomez throws a low kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range easily.
Gomez misses with a hook.
Gomez is looking to land body kicks.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Gomez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Adeoluwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez throws a leg kick that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Adeoluwa. That snapped Gomez's head back.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Gomez.
Adeoluwa shoots and misses
and Gomez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adeoluwa's knee momentarily.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Gomez slips a jab from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa connects with a right hand. Gomez shakes it off.
Gomez ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.#T4#
Adeoluwa lands a nice hook to Gomez's body. Gomez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gomez throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gomez throws a hook but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gomez sprawls and moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Gomez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gomez.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from Gomez.
Adeoluwa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gomez tries to avoid it but Adeoluwa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gomez to the ground. Gomez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gomez misses with a body punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gomez thinking.
Gomez lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gomez misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa walks forward, straight into a front kick from Gomez.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gomez was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
Gomez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adeoluwa, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A very excited looking Chukwu Adeoluwa 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. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 112
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer blocks it.
Adeoluwa takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reefer throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Reefer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Reefer blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Reefer.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Reefer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adeoluwa doesn't seem phased though.
Reefer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reefer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Adeoluwa takes a step back to recover. #T1#
Reefer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adeoluwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Reefer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reefer throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Reefer lands a nice shot that snaps Adeoluwa's head back.
Reefer misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Reefer throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Reefer works the jab nicely.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a nice body shot.
Reefer with the inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reefer misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Adeoluwa throws an overhand right that lands on Reefer's shoulder, as Reefer tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Reefer! But no joy.
Jim Reefer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Reefer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Reefer is out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Reefer ducks down to avoid it.
Reefer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Reefer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Reefer 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.
Adeoluwa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reefer lands with a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Reefer.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Reefer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reefer throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reefer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adeoluwa.#T3#
Reefer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reefer throws the kick towards the body but Adeoluwa avoids it.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa takes one on the button.
Adeoluwa digs a good body shot into Reefer's ribs.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reefer counters with a nice uppercut.
Reefer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa with a poor takedown
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Reefer counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer scores with a head kick. Adeoluwa tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Reefer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Reefer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Adeoluwa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Reefer scores with a hook.
Adeoluwa is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Reefer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Reefer lands a lovely overhand right.
Reefer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Adeoluwa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reefer. That one must have hurt.
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reefer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adeoluwa really felt that one!
Adeoluwa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Adeoluwa. Those never looked like landing.
Reefer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jim Reefer has been cut.
Reefer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Adeoluwa might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Reefer misses with a right hand
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab.
Adeoluwa is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Reefer misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Reefer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Reefer duly obliges.
Reefer lands with an uppercut that bounces Adeoluwa off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer delivers a nice body kick.
Jab by Reefer.
Jim Reefer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa swings widly with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Reefer wants to slow Adeoluwa down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Adeoluwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reefer backs up against the cage.
Reefer throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reefer digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Reefer lands with a good body shot.
Adeoluwa sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and clinches.
Reefer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reefer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #TD#
Adeoluwa pulls Reefer into guard.
Reefer wants to get up but he can't break Adeoluwa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adeoluwa 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##T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reefer is trying to stand back up but Adeoluwa is controlling him
Adeoluwa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reefer keeps working.
Reefer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa prevents Reefer from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T3##SUB#
Adeoluwa seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Reefer has recovered full guard.
Adeoluwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reefer is trying to keep Adeoluwa in close.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Reefer blocks nicely. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of elbows.
Adeoluwa won't allow Reefer to get back to his feet.
Adeoluwa stands up over Reefer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adeoluwa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa won't allow Reefer to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Reefer works the jab nicely.
Reefer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jim Reefer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Reefer moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Reefer.
Reefer throws a head kick that half lands.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Reefer is out of range.
Reefer throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adeoluwa defending well as Reefer loads up on a big left hand.
Reefer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Reefer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa shoots in looking for a takedown but Reefer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adeoluwa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adeoluwa backing away here, and Reefer unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Reefer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Adeoluwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adeoluwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reefer thumps Adeoluwa with a low kick.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa jabs at Reefer's body.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Reefer leaves Adeoluwa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice jab there from Adeoluwa. #T2#
Adeoluwa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Reefer connects with a solid leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut. Reefer saw that one coming.
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!
Reefer misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Adeoluwa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reefer throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reefer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reefer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reefer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Reefer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adeoluwa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reefer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adeoluwa scrambles back to his feet.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Reefer scores with a sloppy right hand. Adeoluwa should have avoided that one.
Reefer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adeoluwa at a distance.
Reefer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Reefer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reefer, as that shot connected.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right. #T4#
Adeoluwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reefer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch there but Reefer circles away.
Reefer replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adeoluwa blocks it well.
Adeoluwa thows a leg kick but Reefer checks it
enabling Reefer to counter with a crisp jab.
Reefer throws an overhand right that lands on Adeoluwa's shoulder, as Adeoluwa tries to avoid the shot.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Reefer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reefer thumps Adeoluwa with a low kick.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Reefer's ribcage but misses.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer lands a front kick.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Reefer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reefer.
It looked like Adeoluwa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reefer.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reefer circles away quickly and effectively.
Reefer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Adeoluwa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Reefer lands a jab.
Adeoluwa throws an off balance right hand
letting Reefer counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Reefer. Adeoluwa shrugs it off though.
Reefer is looking to chop away at Adeoluwa's legs.
It looked like Adeoluwa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Reefer.
Reefer slips a jab from Adeoluwa.#T1#
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer scores with a push kick.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick.
Reefer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
Reefer throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Reefer throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reefer ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Reefer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Reefer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reefer misses with an uppercut. Adeoluwa saw that one coming.
Reefer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Reefer off the cage and back into range.
Reefer moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Reefer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Reefer backs up against the cage.
Adeoluwa jabs Reefer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reefer. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Reefer moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Reefer.
Reefer cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Reefer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adeoluwa misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reefer moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Reefer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Reefer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reefer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Adeoluwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Reefer works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Reefer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Reefer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reefer connects with a jab.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reefer was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Reefer at a distance.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Reefer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reefer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adeoluwa's head backwards.
Reefer throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa attempts a counter takedown but Reefer avoids it well and moves away.
Reefer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reefer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Reefer dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reefer avoids it easily.
Reefer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Reefer misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Reefer moves out of range.
Reefer misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook
and Reefer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Reefer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Adeoluwa takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reefer moves forwards but Adeoluwa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Reefer looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Reefer jabs at Adeoluwa's body.
Reefer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Reefer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adeoluwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adeoluwa swings widly with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Reefer tries to land a front kick but Adeoluwa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Reefer moved out of range.
Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adeoluwa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Reefer throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adeoluwa steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reefer. That one must have hurt.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the body kick from Reefer.
Adeoluwa lands a nice hook to Reefer's body. Reefer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reefer misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely.
Reefer moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Reefer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Reefer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Reefer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reefer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.#T3#
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reefer lands with a kick to the temple. Adeoluwa shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Reefer staying out of range there.
Reefer throws a counter combo.
Reefer cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Reefer counters with a thumping low kick.
Chukwu Adeoluwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reefer scores with a nice strike.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Reefer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Reefer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adeoluwa on the side of the head.#T4#
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reefer manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Reefer counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Reefer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reefer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook to the body
and Reefer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa needs to keep his hands up - Reefer had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#Adeoluwa is rocked!
Adeoluwa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reefer.
Reefer missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Reefer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Reefer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reefer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jim Reefer!
Jim Reefer is the new featherweight champion!
Jim Reefer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC Montreal
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Maestro lands with a good body shot.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Maestro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adeoluwa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Matija Maestro has been cut.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa tries for a takedown but Maestro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab by Maestro.
Adeoluwa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adeoluwa.
Matija Maestro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chukwu Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa stalks Maestro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maestro's face. Maestro staggers backwards, shaken.
Adeoluwa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maestro moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa lands a jab.
Maestro misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Maestro moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Maestro moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Maestro avoids the punch easily.
Maestro lands a jab to the head.
Maestro cracks Adeoluwa with a good jab.
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Maestro drops his hands momentarily and Adeoluwa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maestro misses with a double jab.
Maestro looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maestro finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head. #T2#
Maestro cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maestro punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestro misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maestro looks to land a combination but Adeoluwa avoids it well.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maestro but Maestro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maestro connects with a single shot there.
Maestro connects with a right hand. Adeoluwa shakes it off.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adeoluwa as he jumps to the side. #T3#
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Maestro changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Maestro was well out of range.
Maestro works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.
Adeoluwa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maestro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestro.
Adeoluwa gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maestro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Maestro connects with a body shot.
Maestro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa takes one on the button.#T4#
Maestro fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Maestro dives in and scores a takedown into Adeoluwa's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maestro tries to free his leg and advance position but Adeoluwa is retaining full guard.
Maestro is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Maestro looking to pass the guard.
Maestro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adeoluwa is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Maestro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adeoluwa can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Maestro scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Maestro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Maestro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adeoluwa enables Maestro to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adeoluwa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adeoluwa keeping full guard, as Maestro tries to pass.
Adeoluwa has control of Maestro's left arm, preventing Maestro from doing any damage. #T1#
Maestro wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Maestro trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Maestro is really struggling to control Adeoluwa but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Maestro missing with a left hand there. Adeoluwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maestro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maestro attempts a counter takedown but Adeoluwa avoids it well and moves away.
Maestro throws out a powerful jab.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to Maestro's midsection.
Maestro shoots in for a takedown but Adeoluwa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Maestro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maestro swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Maestro throws a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maestro attempts a counter takedown but Adeoluwa avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Maestro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maestro getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Maestro just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Maestro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but Maestro is controlling well.
Maestro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working. #SUB#
Maestro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
Maestro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Maestro is looking for a kimura but Adeoluwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maestro to get the leverage.
Maestro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adeoluwa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Adeoluwa tries to roll over but Maestro keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maestro is trying to control. Adeoluwa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matija Maestro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matija Maestro'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.#R3#
Adeoluwa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maestro.
Maestro throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Maestro defends it well.
Adeoluwa misses with a double jab.
Maestro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maestro moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maestro punishes Adeoluwa's body with a nice straight punch.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
Maestro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Maestro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adeoluwa.#TD#
Maestro is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adeoluwa's half guard.
Maestro has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Maestro trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adeoluwa working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Maestro goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Adeoluwa is on top in guard.
Matija Maestro overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Maestro pushes a forearm under Adeoluwa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adeoluwa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matija Maestro!
Matija Maestro retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Matija Maestro 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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ENIGMA 95
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Santos.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL2#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adeoluwa jumps guard but Santos turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Adeoluwa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa fails with a takedown attempt.
Santos scores with a sloppy right hand. Adeoluwa should have avoided that one. #T1#
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Adeoluwa misses with a body punch
and Santos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos. #CL2#
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adeoluwa, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Adeoluwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santos sizes up Adeoluwa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mario Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Santos.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Adeoluwa to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Santos misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Adeoluwa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Santos wants to improve his position but Adeoluwa is controlling well.
Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.#SUB#
Adeoluwa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adeoluwa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santos managing to control the position.
Adeoluwa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Adeoluwa is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adeoluwa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mario Santos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Santos misses the jab.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Adeoluwa avoids the body shot from Santos.
Adeoluwa throwing a counter right hand but Santos manages to avoid it.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Santos throws a counter combo.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Adeoluwa there.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adeoluwa scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Santos trying to keep a closed guard but Adeoluwa is proving a slippery customer.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adeoluwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Adeoluwa drops back looking for a leg! Santos is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Santos manages to kick Adeoluwa off! Adeoluwa jumps back into Santos's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Santos has his feet on Adeoluwa's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Santos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santos throws a right hand that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Santos has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adeoluwa finds it's way round the side to connect with Santos's head.
Adeoluwa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santos tries to bum rush Adeoluwa with a series of wild strikes but Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adeoluwa keeps the fight on the outside.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Santos uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adeoluwa has time to react.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos.
Santos throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice body punch.
Santos feints a jab promting Adeoluwa to slip. Santos then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adeoluwa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adeoluwa scores with a hook.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adeoluwa wants to land a leg kick but Santos is out of range.
Santos swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Santos misses with a body shot
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santos.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa ducks right into an uppercut from Santos. #CL2#
Santos has managed to clinch.
Santos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Adeoluwa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adeoluwa takes one on the button.
Adeoluwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Santos misses with a hook to the body
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Adeoluwa connects with a looping right hand.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santos throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight right.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook to the body
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santos blocks a low kick nicely.
Santos swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook.
Santos needs to keep his hands up - Adeoluwa had a free shot at his head there.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Santos misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Santos.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.#T2#
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Santos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adeoluwa moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Adeoluwa lands with a good body shot.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santos moves away.
Santos slips a straight right by Adeoluwa.#CL2#
Santos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Santos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Santos breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Santos is looking to clinch but Adeoluwa is avoiding it.
Santos looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
A big left from Santos misses.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Santos. #T3#
Santos slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Santos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santos throws out the jab.
Santos moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Adeoluwa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Santos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adeoluwa looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a jab when Santos was well out of range.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T4##CL2#
Santos moves into range and clinches up with Adeoluwa.
I was talking to Adeoluwa's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Adeoluwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Santos tries to clinch up
and Adeoluwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Santos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adeoluwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Santos digs a good body shot into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Santos lunges at Adeoluwa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adeoluwa's hand.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santos ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Chukwu Adeoluwa did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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.#R4#
Santos throws the left hand but Adeoluwa avoids the punch easily.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adeoluwa. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Santos tries to clinch there but Adeoluwa circles away.
Santos misses with a wild body shot.
Adeoluwa connects with a nice looking jab.
Santos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice shot by Adeoluwa.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adeoluwa connects with a crisp jab.
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Santos's ribcage but misses.
Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adeoluwa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Santos's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adeoluwa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Santos scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses. #CL2#
Santos clinches up with Adeoluwa and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Adeoluwa gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.#BC#
Adeoluwa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Santos moved away.
Santos looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Santos thuds his right hand into Adeoluwa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
It seemed like Santos was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Santos misses with a straight right.
Santos lands with a hook. Adeoluwa tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.#TD#
Adeoluwa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Santos sprawls well initially but Adeoluwa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adeoluwa wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Adeoluwa is taking a breather. Santos says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Adeoluwa lands with a punch from half guard.
Adeoluwa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adeoluwa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santos can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adeoluwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Santos's head.
Adeoluwa throws a strike but Santos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Santos keeping full guard, as Adeoluwa tries to pass.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adeoluwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adeoluwa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Santos to the mat! Santos manages to get full guard.
Adeoluwa stands up over Santos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adeoluwa is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa had his way with Mario Santos in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Santos throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Adeoluwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adeoluwa.
A jab from Santos misses.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the head.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
Santos throws a big shot that misses.
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
Santos misses with a looping right.
A counter left hand to the body from Adeoluwa misses its target.
Santos misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Santos lands a jab to Adeoluwa's midsection.
Adeoluwa catches Santos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Santos tests Adeoluwa's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Santos's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santos blocks a jab.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adeoluwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Santos misses with a combination
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa throws a front kick aimed at Santos's knee but Santos avoids it well.
Santos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Santos.
Adeoluwa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
Santos just misses with a punch to the body.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos works over Adeoluwa's head and body with a nice combination.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos lands a right hook to the body.
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Adeoluwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santos lands with an overhand left.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Santos throws out a counter right but Adeoluwa avoids it with no problem.
Adeoluwa moves out of range as Santos strikes.
Adeoluwa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T3#
Santos misses with a straight left.
Santos misses with a hook.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santos.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa jabs at Santos's body.
Adeoluwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Santos pushes Adeoluwa up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Santos.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santos.
Santos tries a body shot but Adeoluwa blocks it.
#BC#
Adeoluwa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping right.
Santos now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.#T4##CL2#
Santos drives through and clinches with Adeoluwa against the cage.
Santos lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Adeoluwa pulls guard.
Adeoluwa wants to sweep but no luck.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Adeoluwa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adeoluwa holds on and takes a little breather.
Mario Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adeoluwa looking to control but Santos passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mario Santos.
I think Adeoluwa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 48:47
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 86
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adeoluwa jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit 's belly button to the back.
Adeoluwa connects with a jab.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adeoluwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Adeoluwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Adeoluwa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit kicks off Adeoluwa and gets to his feet.
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!
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.#T1#
Adeoluwa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sitsongrit finds it's way round the side to connect with Adeoluwa's head.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sitsongrit . Sitsongrit circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a lazy right hand but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Sitsongrit there.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch
and Adeoluwa counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sitsongrit thinking.
Adeoluwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.
A jab from Sitsongrit finds it's way through Adeoluwa's defenses.
Sitsongrit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Petcharon Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Adeoluwa scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing that Adeoluwa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
Adeoluwa wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Adeoluwa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adeoluwa tries to score with some ground and pound. Sitsongrit controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T3#
Sitsongrit is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Adeoluwa remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Adeoluwa working the head with strikes.
Adeoluwa misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adeoluwa working the strikes but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Adeoluwa is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adeoluwa is looking to advance position but Sitsongrit won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sitsongrit can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adeoluwa is trying to control. Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sitsongrit trying to hold on to Adeoluwa's head to control him but Adeoluwa postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa moved away.
An inside leg kick from Adeoluwa misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sitsongrit .
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sitsongrit 's guard.
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
Sitsongrit really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adeoluwa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sitsongrit working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses.
Adeoluwa won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Sitsongrit has wrist control.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sitsongrit can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adeoluwa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adeoluwa postures up in Sitsongrit 's guard and throws a big left but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Adeoluwa with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Adeoluwa keeps it at a distance.
Adeoluwa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is winning the standup battle so far.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Adeoluwa misses with a left hand
and Sitsongrit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Adeoluwa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sitsongrit sprawls and moves away.
Adeoluwa fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sitsongrit looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adeoluwa's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sitsongrit under the eye.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Adeoluwa has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Adeoluwa there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head but Adeoluwa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sitsongrit replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adeoluwa blocks it well.
Sitsongrit bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adeoluwa's head.#T4#
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
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!
Sitsongrit tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit misses with a kick to the body.
Adeoluwa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Sitsongrit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adeoluwa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Adeoluwa shoots in.
Sitsongrit connects with a looping right hand.
Adeoluwa shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot that snaps Adeoluwa's head back.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Adeoluwa slaps the foot to one side.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adeoluwa avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sitsongrit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit .
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit .
Adeoluwa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit .
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit looks to clinch
and Adeoluwa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Adeoluwa cracks Sitsongrit with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Adeoluwa checks it
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Sitsongrit takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adeoluwa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sitsongrit has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sitsongrit and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Adeoluwa throws a solid leg kick but Sitsongrit takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sitsongrit . Adeoluwa shrugs it off though.
Sitsongrit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adeoluwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adeoluwa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit .
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sitsongrit doesn't seem bothered though.
Adeoluwa catches Sitsongrit with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sitsongrit throws a front kick that sends Adeoluwa stumbling back into the cage.
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa is looking to counter punch.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Adeoluwa pushes him off.
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Adeoluwa misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa scores with a nice head shot.
Adeoluwa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adeoluwa missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit stuns Adeoluwa with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Sitsongrit connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook. Adeoluwa ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Adeoluwa throws a body shot but no joy.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Sitsongrit digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Adeoluwa shoots in but Sitsongrit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a left to the body.
Adeoluwa takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sitsongrit misses with a leg kick
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand.
Adeoluwa throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sitsongrit looks to land a left hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Sitsongrit lands a nice shot to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Adeoluwa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sitsongrit defends well and Adeoluwa ends up having to push Sitsongrit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Sitsongrit .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adeoluwa is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a punch on the inside.
Adeoluwa working hard to break the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adeoluwa working aggressively here.
Sitsongrit landing knees to the body.
Sitsongrit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adeoluwa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD#
Adeoluwa gets control of Sitsongrit 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adeoluwa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sitsongrit would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Petcharon Sitsongrit just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4##CL2#
Sitsongrit pushes Adeoluwa up against the cage in a clinch.
Adeoluwa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Sitsongrit manages to break the clinch.
Adeoluwa with a jab.
Adeoluwa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Sitsongrit .
It looked like Adeoluwa was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sitsongrit .
Adeoluwa shoots in for a double leg but Sitsongrit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Sitsongrit . Those never looked like landing.
Sitsongrit has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses #TD#
and Adeoluwa counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adeoluwa.
Sitsongrit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here. #T1#
Adeoluwa works over Sitsongrit with some ground and pound from guard.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa working a defensive guard here.
Sitsongrit wants to get up but he can't break Adeoluwa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sitsongrit puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Adeoluwa is holding on to half guard well.
Sitsongrit tries to stand and escape but Adeoluwa is controlling the position.
Adeoluwa is trying to get back to full guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to control Sitsongrit 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adeoluwa avoid being mounted?
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adeoluwa lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Jab from Adeoluwa.
Sitsongrit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit scores with a sloppy right hand. Adeoluwa should have avoided that one.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.#T4#
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa connects with a body shot that sends Sitsongrit 's belly button to the back.
Adeoluwa throws a lazy uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit ducks right into an uppercut from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adeoluwa loads up on a big right hand but Sitsongrit slips the punch.
Sitsongrit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Adeoluwa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch
and Adeoluwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sitsongrit with a nice cross.
Adeoluwa goes for a double leg but Sitsongrit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sitsongrit continues to drive forward.
Sitsongrit prevents a body shot from Adeoluwa.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Petcharon Sitsongrit will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Sitsongrit cracks Adeoluwa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
A big right from Sitsongrit misses.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sitsongrit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sitsongrit quickly recovers to half guard.
Adeoluwa throws a strike but Sitsongrit avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adeoluwa stays in close to Sitsongrit 's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Adeoluwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Sitsongrit 's body.
Adeoluwa checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Sitsongrit misses.
Adeoluwa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
A big left from Adeoluwa misses.
Sitsongrit feints a counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa misses with a right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sitsongrit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adeoluwa's sensitive parts.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adeoluwa throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit misses the body punch
and Sitsongrit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adeoluwa misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adeoluwa.
Sitsongrit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sitsongrit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sitsongrit is looking to score with low kicks.
Sitsongrit throws a push kick but Adeoluwa slaps the foot to one side. #T3#
Sitsongrit takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sitsongrit darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit staying out of range there.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Adeoluwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sitsongrit sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
Adeoluwa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Sitsongrit to the ground. Adeoluwa is now in Sitsongrit 's guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position here. #T4#
Adeoluwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sitsongrit 's head.
Sitsongrit has momentary wrist control but Adeoluwa slips an elbow through the middle.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Sitsongrit keeps moving.
Adeoluwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adeoluwa has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Petcharon Sitsongrit stepped up to the mic, saying 'I have nothing to say.'. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 80
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa dives in for a single leg takedown but Ellacuria sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ellacuria's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adeoluwa under the eye.
Ellacuria 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.
Adeoluwa throws the left hand but Ellacuria avoids the punch easily.
Ellacuria was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ellacuria is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Adeoluwa clobbers Ellacuria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Adeoluwa has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ellacuria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa lands a jab to Ellacuria's midsection.
Ellacuria takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adeoluwa connects with a single shot there.
Ellacuria throws a jab when Adeoluwa was well out of range.
Adeoluwa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ellacuria scores with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ellacuria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria throwing a counter right hand but Adeoluwa manages to avoid it.
Adeoluwa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ellacuria.
#T1#
Ellacuria swings for the body but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adeoluwa lands a body shot.
Ellacuria moves out of range of the strikes.
Adeoluwa takes a swing at Ellacuria's ribcage but misses.
Ellacuria misses with an uppercut
and Adeoluwa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ellacuria walks into a left hand.
Ellacuria uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adeoluwa.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
Ellacuria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellacuria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellacuria misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellacuria. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Adeoluwa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ellacuria.
Adeoluwa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellacuria connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Adeoluwa finds it's way through Ellacuria's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellacuria dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adeoluwa. That did some damage!
Ellacuria defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ellacuria throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ellacuria lands with a good body shot.
Ellacuria wants to land a leg kick but Adeoluwa is out of range.
Ellacuria blocks a jab.
Adeoluwa attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ellacuria swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Adeoluwa jabs Ellacuria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adeoluwa lands a body shot.
#T3#
Ellacuria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Ellacuria counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Adeoluwa lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ellacuria doesn't seem phased though.
Ellacuria takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ellacuria connects with a body shot that sends Adeoluwa's belly button to the back.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Ellacuria swings widly with a right hand
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.
Adeoluwa keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adeoluwa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ellacuria throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Adeoluwa connects with a right hand. Ellacuria shakes it off.#T4#
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Ellacuria misses with a body shot.
Ellacuria throws a low kick but Adeoluwa avoids it.
Adeoluwa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria misses with a left hand
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ellacuria with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adeoluwa to score with a decent uppercut.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Ellacuria misses the target.
Ellacuria on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ellacuria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adeoluwa throws a jab but it's blocked by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chukwu Adeoluwa 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#
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot to the body.
Adeoluwa misses with a body punch
and Ellacuria counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa misses with a straight left.
Adeoluwa digs a good hook to Ellacuria's body.
Ellacuria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ellacuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellacuria.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ellacuria takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa scores with a body shot.
Ellacuria throws a poor cross that misses
and Ellacuria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adeoluwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adeoluwa was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Adeoluwa looks to throw the jab but Ellacuria is out of range. #T1#
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ellacuria looks to land a right hand but Adeoluwa moved out of range.
Ellacuria misses with a low kick.
Ellacuria scores with a nice right hand.
Adeoluwa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ellacuria slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
A low kick from Ellacuria misses
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa lands with a nice body punch.
Adeoluwa digs a good hook to Ellacuria's body.
Ellacuria looks to score with a jab to the body but Adeoluwa is just out of range.
Ellacuria works Adeoluwa's body with a nice hook.
Adeoluwa slips a straight right by Ellacuria.#T2#
Adeoluwa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa throws a shot from downtown. Ellacuria moves away and avoids it.
Good shot there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellacuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a body punch but Ellacuria moves out of range.
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellacuria off the cage and back into range.
Adeoluwa lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adeoluwa darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ellacuria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throws a leg kick but Ellacuria checks it.
Arturo Ellacuria is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria misses the body punch
letting Adeoluwa counter with a right hand. #T3#
Ellacuria digs a good body shot into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Ellacuria looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ellacuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellacuria.
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa clobbers Ellacuria with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adeoluwa misses the shot to the body.
Adeoluwa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick.
Ellacuria stuffs the takedown attempt from Adeoluwa. Adeoluwa gets slowly back to his feet.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Ellacuria's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ellacuria might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Adeoluwa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adeoluwa keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ellacuria.
Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A swing and a miss from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ellacuria ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellacuria off the cage and back into range.
Ellacuria throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Ellacuria takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ellacuria with the inside leg kick.
Ellacuria misses with a hook to the body
and Adeoluwa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ellacuria steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria cracks Adeoluwa with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ellacuria finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adeoluwa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ellacuria was well out of range. Poor timing from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands a glancing blow to the side of Ellacuria's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellacuria digs a good body shot into Adeoluwa's ribs.
Chukwu Adeoluwa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adeoluwa thuds a left hand into Ellacuria's body.
Adeoluwa throws a poor cross that misses
and Ellacuria makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ellacuria lands a right hook to the body.
#T1#
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ellacuria counters with a thumping low kick.
Adeoluwa misses the jab.
Ellacuria half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adeoluwa sizes up Ellacuria with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adeoluwa misses with a takedown attempt
and Ellacuria connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa checks a leg kick nicely.
Ellacuria lands with a good body shot.
Adeoluwa misses with an uppercut
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adeoluwa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Adeoluwa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ellacuria throws a head kick but Adeoluwa moves out of range.
Adeoluwa staying out of range there.#T2#
Adeoluwa ducks under a wild hook from Ellacuria.
Adeoluwa jabs Ellacuria to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellacuria. Adeoluwa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellacuria ducks under a wild hook from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adeoluwa throws a looping overhand right but Ellacuria ducks down to avoid it.
Ellacuria walks into a stiff left hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa misses with a looping left.
Ellacuria is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice shot by Ellacuria.
Adeoluwa punishes Ellacuria's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Ellacuria throws a leg kick but Adeoluwa moved away.
Ellacuria uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adeoluwa.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Adeoluwa not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adeoluwa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adeoluwa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ellacuria regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ellacuria is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Adeoluwa slips nicely into half guard.
Adeoluwa is looking to pass Ellacuria's guard but actually Ellacuria recovers to full guard.
Ellacuria keeping moving, preventing Adeoluwa from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Chukwu Adeoluwa just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A left lands for Ellacuria.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ellacuria walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adeoluwa cracks Ellacuria with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ellacuria throws a poor cross that misses
and Adeoluwa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adeoluwa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ellacuria thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa jabs Ellacuria right on the nose. Ellacuria blinks but takes it well.
Decent striking displayed by Ellacuria there.
Adeoluwa slips under a jab from Ellacuria.
Adeoluwa jabs Ellacuria to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Adeoluwa throws out a loose jab but Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ellacuria takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adeoluwa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Adeoluwa misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa lands a nice looking body shot.
Ellacuria walks into a straight right hand from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adeoluwa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ellacuria makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adeoluwa's corner calls for a 1-2. Adeoluwa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adeoluwa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ellacuria counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adeoluwa lands with a hook. Ellacuria tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Ellacuria just misses with a punch to the body.
Adeoluwa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Ellacuria misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Ellacuria tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ellacuria rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adeoluwa counters with a stiff right hand.
Adeoluwa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adeoluwa blocks a jab.
Ellacuria throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adeoluwa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ellacuria throws a shot from downtown. Adeoluwa moves away and avoids it.
Adeoluwa scores with a decent looking hook.
Adeoluwa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Adeoluwa lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellacuria off the cage and back into range.
A jab from Adeoluwa misses.
Ellacuria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adeoluwa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ellacuria swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ellacuria dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Ellacuria gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Adeoluwa to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Adeoluwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to Ellacuria's brow.
Ellacuria is controlling Adeoluwa's posture.
Adeoluwa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellacuria swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Adeoluwa has gone for a leg lock! Ellacuria slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adeoluwa's guard.#REVR#
Adeoluwa wants to sweep but no luck.
Ellacuria looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellacuria stopping the sweep attempt from Adeoluwa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Adeoluwa misses with a wild body shot.
Ellacuria tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adeoluwa was well out of range. Poor timing from Ellacuria.#TD2#
Adeoluwa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ellacuria's guard.
Adeoluwa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Ellacuria has wrist control.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Ellacuria keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ellacuria works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ellacuria will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Adeoluwa throws an elbow that misses. Ellacuria uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice move by Ellacuria!#REVR#
Adeoluwa is adopting a defensive guard.
Adeoluwa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ellacuria sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adeoluwa has control of Ellacuria's left arm, preventing Ellacuria from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ellacuria controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ellacuria uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Adeoluwa throws a good cross that connects.
Adeoluwa lunges at Ellacuria with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ellacuria's hand.
Ellacuria moves out of range as Adeoluwa strikes.
Nice cross by Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adeoluwa is able to avoid easily.
Chukwu Adeoluwa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ellacuria leaves Adeoluwa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellacuria ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adeoluwa moves away.
Ellacuria lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adeoluwa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellacuria stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Ellacuria throws out a loose jab but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adeoluwa is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ellacuria with a body shot.
Adeoluwa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Arturo Ellacuria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ellacuria throws a jab but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
A little jabbing left from Adeoluwa on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adeoluwa swings for the body but Ellacuria moves out of range.
Adeoluwa blocks a low kick nicely.
Ellacuria slips under a jab from Adeoluwa.
Ellacuria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adeoluwa shoots for a double leg takedown but Ellacuria sprawls well. He's pushed Adeoluwa's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ellacuria misses with a shot to the body
and Adeoluwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ellacuria misses with a right hand
and Adeoluwa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Adeoluwa misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Ellacuria misses its target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chukwu Adeoluwa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adeoluwa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 45:50
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa is the new featherweight champion!
Chukwu Adeoluwa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 75
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa lands a right hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Adeoluwa as he connects with a hook.#CUT#It looks like Jim Reefer has been cut.
Reefer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adeoluwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Reefer with the inside leg kick.
Adeoluwa dips to his left and cracks Reefer with an uppercut!
Reefer throws a lazy right hand but Adeoluwa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adeoluwa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reefer throws out the jab.
It looked like Adeoluwa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adeoluwa.#KD#
Adeoluwa drops Reefer with a left right combo! Adeoluwa follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Reefer is rocked!#T1#
Adeoluwa working the ground and pound from side control.
Reefer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Reefer stops Adeoluwa from passing to mount.
Reefer tries to escape but Adeoluwa is in control.
The strikes coming from Adeoluwa are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Reefer works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T2#
Adeoluwa throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Adeoluwa working over Reefer with some ground and pound. Reefer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adeoluwa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adeoluwa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Adeoluwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reefer's head.
Adeoluwa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reefer's head.
Adeoluwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Reefer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adeoluwa. #T3#
Adeoluwa trying to control from half guard but Reefer is working away.
Adeoluwa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adeoluwa thows a huge punch but Reefer dodges it nicely.
Adeoluwa is taking a breather. Reefer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Reefer is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adeoluwa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Reefer is trying to stand back up but Adeoluwa is controlling him
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adeoluwa with a nice cross.
Reefer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adeoluwa.
The fighters circling - Adeoluwa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Reefer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adeoluwa misses with a two punch combination.
Adeoluwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reefer.
Adeoluwa lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Reefer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adeoluwa scores with a one two! Reefer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Reefer is still on wobbly legs! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Reefer throws a leg kick
and Adeoluwa scores with a counter punch that sends Reefer to the canvas! Adeoluwa smells blood - he's punishing Reefer with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Reefer has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
During a confident post fight interview, Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
End of the Madness
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Reed lands a really nice looking cross but Adeoluwa seems unphased.
#CL2#
Reed has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reed swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reed misses with a body punch.
Reed tries a body shot but Adeoluwa blocks it.
Adeoluwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa tries to pull guard but Reed won't allow it.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Reed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Reed tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reed throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adeoluwa controls his hands.
#T1#
Reed scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reed pushes Adeoluwa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Reed throws a punch but it's blocked by Adeoluwa.
Reed lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Reed misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reed misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reed misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reed creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #BC2#
Reed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Adeoluwa misses.
Nice straight punches there by Adeoluwa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adeoluwa.#T2#
Reed takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC#Reed is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Adeoluwa tries to keep at a distance but Reed has taken the fight into the clinch.
Good body shot from Reed.
Reed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed misses with some punches.
Reed struggles to land a body shot inside as Adeoluwa controls his hands.
Reed lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adeoluwa backwards.
Reed working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reed lands an uppercut.
Reed has a couple of punches blocked by Adeoluwa.
Reed doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Reed misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
A nice left hand lands by Reed.
Reed tries to throw a body punch but Adeoluwa avoids it by throwing Reed back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Reed fails to land. #BC2#
Reed escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adeoluwa throws a hook but Reed avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reed comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adeoluwa cracks Reed with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Reed counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reed.
Adeoluwa is trying to pull guard but Reed turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reed swings wildly with an uppercut but Adeoluwa uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Reed on the inside. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reed.
Adeoluwa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reed walks away with a smile on his face. Adeoluwa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa walks into a stiff left hand from Reed.
Reed throws a good cross that connects.
Reed connects with a jab.#ROC2#Adeoluwa is rocked!
Reed has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Reed there as he acknowledges the shot.
Reed throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Adeoluwa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reed lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Reed moves into the clinch.
Reed lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reed dips a shoulder and cracks Adeoluwa with a mighty uppercut! Adeoluwa falls back against the cage and Reed unloads with a barrage of strikes! Adeoluwa 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 - Reed screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harris Reed!
Harris Reed is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Harris Reed thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Birth of a Warrior Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Adeoluwa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa passes into side control, despite Bostic's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Bostic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bostic is looking to reverse the position.
Bostic taking a bit of punishment here - Adeoluwa scoring with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Bostic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bostic is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
You can see the frustration on Bostic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bostic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adeoluwa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bostic has hold of Adeoluwa's hands but Adeoluwa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adeoluwa lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#Bostic is rocked!
Adeoluwa lands a big elbow - Bostic is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Adeoluwa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa 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:
Birth of a Warrior Round 3
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Adeoluwa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lahey scores with a decent looking hook.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in and gets a takedown into Lahey's guard.
Lahey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa distracts Lahey with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lahey avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa 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.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lahey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adeoluwa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adeoluwa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Adeoluwa is in close to Lahey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lahey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of short punches.
Adeoluwa throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lahey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes from guard but Lahey blocks nicely.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position from guard on top but Lahey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Adeoluwa stands and throws Lahey's legs to the side, diving into side control.
An elbow from Adeoluwa crashes against the mat.
Lahey managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Adeoluwa.
Sloppy strikes there by Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Lahey's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Adeoluwa is trying to get an arm triangle but Lahey is defending well.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
Adeoluwa lands some shots froms side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lahey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adeoluwa grinds an elbow into Lahey's temple.
Lahey stops Adeoluwa from passing to mount.
Adeoluwa is putting a hurting on Lahey here, landing some big shots from side control.
Adeoluwa is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lahey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Adeoluwa in side control, throwing shots but Lahey defends. #T4#
Lahey tries to improve position but can't.
Adeoluwa tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adeoluwa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Lahey down.
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adeoluwa throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Adeoluwa looking to finish with strikes here!
Adeoluwa looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lahey as he avoids it easily.
Adeoluwa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lahey.
Lahey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Adeoluwa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lahey's waist but Lahey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adeoluwa off to one side.
Adeoluwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lahey can do to turn this around?
Adeoluwa walks into a jab.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lahey's guard.
Adeoluwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa postures up.
Lahey seems keen to control Adeoluwa's posture.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Lahey is working from the bottom.
Lahey utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Lahey preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adeoluwa lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adeoluwa postures up in Lahey's guard and throws a big left but Lahey blocks it.
Adeoluwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lahey managing to control the position.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lahey has wrist control.
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to Lahey's brow. #T2#
Adeoluwa landing with the ground and pound.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa wants to pass the guard but Lahey is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa throws an elbow that misses. Lahey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Adeoluwa's guard. Nice move by Lahey!#REVB#
Adeoluwa controlling Lahey's posture. #T3#
Adeoluwa 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.
Lahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lahey looking to pass the guard.
Adeoluwa looking for a sweep. Not yet Adeoluwa, not yet.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adeoluwa is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adeoluwa moves away from the strike by Lahey.
Lahey scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Adeoluwa gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lahey is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Chukwu Adeoluwa will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lahey as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Lahey misses its intended target.
Adeoluwa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lahey connects with a body shot.
Lahey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lahey throws out a powerful jab.
Lahey digs a good hook to Adeoluwa's body.
Nice uppercut there from Lahey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adeoluwa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jim Lahey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lahey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lahey throws out the jab.
Lahey has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adeoluwa fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chukwu Adeoluwa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown but Lahey sprawls well.
Lahey appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Adeoluwa shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adeoluwa is looking to work some ground and pound but Lahey has wrist control.#T1#
Adeoluwa throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Adeoluwa drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lahey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lahey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lahey! #REVB#
Lahey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adeoluwa keeps working.
Adeoluwa regains half guard there - taking advantage of Lahey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Adeoluwa gets back to full guard.
Jim Lahey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lahey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adeoluwa is keeping the position for now.
Lahey wants to get up but he can't break Adeoluwa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adeoluwa is pulling down on Lahey's head to control his posture. #T3#
Lahey wants to pass the guard but Adeoluwa is keeping the position.
Adeoluwa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adeoluwa is looking to stand up but Lahey isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lahey wants to control from the top but Adeoluwa keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Adeoluwa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adeoluwa prevents Lahey from improving his position.
Adeoluwa is looking to take a break and control but Lahey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lahey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Adeoluwa.
Adeoluwa controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa throwing strikes but missing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jim Lahey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adeoluwa 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A relieved looking Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Jim Lahey was interviewed post fight and said 'I just haven't been the same since my Bo Bandy left me.'. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 2
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Groundy gets caught flat footed, as Adeoluwa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa distracts Groundy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adeoluwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Groundy keeps moving.
Groundy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adeoluwa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adeoluwa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Groundy's head.
Adeoluwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Groundy is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adeoluwa throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Groundy is looking for a triangle but Adeoluwa pushes his legs off easily.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adeoluwa wants to control from the top but Groundy keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adeoluwa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Groundy moves away from the strike by Adeoluwa. #TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in and bounces Groundy off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adeoluwa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adeoluwa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Adeoluwa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Groundy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Adeoluwa working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adeoluwa working his ground and pound in the gym.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Groundy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adeoluwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adeoluwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa trying to control but Groundy is working from the bottom.
Groundy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adeoluwa is one step ahead there. #T3#
Adeoluwa works over Groundy with some ground and pound from guard.
Groundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adeoluwa manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Groundy advances to half guard. #SUB#
Adeoluwa is defending against the submission attempts here by Groundy.
#SUB#
Groundy seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Adeoluwa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Groundy is looking for a kimura but Adeoluwa is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Groundy to get the leverage. #SUB#
Groundy is trying to work for a kimura but Adeoluwa is defending well.
#SUB#
Groundy is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Adeoluwa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Groundy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Groundy trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Groundy has his foot on Adeoluwa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adeoluwa works his way back into a safe position though.
Adeoluwa is working Groundy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adeoluwa scoring with some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Groundy 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.
Adeoluwa is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Groundy is looking for a triangle but Adeoluwa pushes his legs off easily.
#T1##SUB#
Groundy is looking for a triangle here but Adeoluwa uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Adeoluwa landing strikes. #SUB2#
Adeoluwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adeoluwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adeoluwa trying to control the action but Groundy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa is putting a hurting on Groundy here, landing some big shots from side control.
Adeoluwa trying to control the position but Groundy is working away. #T2#
Adeoluwa scores with a couple of short elbows.
Groundy takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Adeoluwa working the head with strikes.
Adeoluwa scores with punches from side control. #ROC2#Groundy is rocked!
Adeoluwa is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Groundy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Groundy tries to buck Adeoluwa off but Adeoluwa is having none of it.
Adeoluwa landing strikes.
Adeoluwa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
A big strike lands for Adeoluwa! That's really hurt Groundy and he's turned his back - Adeoluwa keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Adeoluwa jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Madness Birth of a Warrior 1.2
Date: Feb 27, 2021 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from White.#TD#
Adeoluwa feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Adeoluwa changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adeoluwa throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Adeoluwa landing some decent shots from guard.
Adeoluwa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adeoluwa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adeoluwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adeoluwa scoring with some ground and pound.
White wants to get back to his feet but Adeoluwa is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adeoluwa looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Adeoluwa pulls White in close to prevent any damage.
White trying to control but Adeoluwa is working from the bottom.
Adeoluwa seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adeoluwa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in White's guard. #REVR##T2#
Adeoluwa content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adeoluwa is aware though and is defending well.
Adeoluwa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of digs.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
White is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adeoluwa scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Adeoluwa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adeoluwa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
Adeoluwa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adeoluwa postures up and lands a big shot to White's brow.
We've been informed that White has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
Adeoluwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adeoluwa is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adeoluwa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#ROC#White is rocked!
Adeoluwa postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
White is still in real trouble! Can Adeoluwa finish him?
Adeoluwa lands a couple of elbows.
White looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adeoluwa is one step ahead there.
Adeoluwa keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of White's head.
White working a defensive guard here.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
Adeoluwa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chukwu Adeoluwa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adeoluwa misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
White is looking for the big counter here.#TD#
Adeoluwa gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adeoluwa working the ground and pound from side control.
Adeoluwa landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on White's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Adeoluwa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. White knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adeoluwa working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adeoluwa is chipping away with strikes.
White takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Chukwu Adeoluwa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Adeoluwa working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
White on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
White prevents Adeoluwa from moving into mount.
White wants to control but Adeoluwa postures up.
White is not content to let Adeoluwa control the position.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adeoluwa in side control lands a decent elbow.
White is looking to regain half guard here but Adeoluwa keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
White is letting Adeoluwa control him for a moment.
White tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adeoluwa connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
Adeoluwa working the head and body with strikes.
Adeoluwa landing strikes.
Adeoluwa lands an elbow.
Adeoluwa scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh White is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Adeoluwa can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A victorious Chukwu Adeoluwa 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:
CW MMA Test Fights
Date: Jan 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Barnes scores with a jab.
Adeoluwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
#TD2#
Adeoluwa drives through with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
Adeoluwa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adeoluwa with a nice head shot there.
Adeoluwa lands a couple of digs.
Adeoluwa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes being controlled here, momentarily.
Barnes working a defensive guard but Adeoluwa passes into half guard.
Barnes tries to roll over but Adeoluwa keeps him under control.#T1#
Adeoluwa lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adeoluwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
Adeoluwa has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adeoluwa raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB2#
Adeoluwa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Barnes working to try and regain half guard.
Adeoluwa connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Barnes on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Barnes tries to get out of the position.
Adeoluwa is landing with some decent strikes but Barnes is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Adeoluwa blocks Barnes's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Barnes tries to hold on but Adeoluwa pushes him away. #T2#
Adeoluwa has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Barnes's face.
#ROC2#Barnes is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adeoluwa lands a big elbow - Barnes is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Barnes is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chukwu Adeoluwa!
A victorious Chukwu Adeoluwa thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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