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Event:
HC KT 14
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but Axelsen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Axelsen has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Axelsen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Axelsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Axelsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adesanya cracks Axelsen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Crunch! Adesanya slams his shin into Axelsen's torso.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Axelsen wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick from Axelsen misses.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Adesanya.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Axelsen moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Axelsen throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Axelsen manages to break the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Axelsen.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Axelsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toke Axelsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Axelsen throws a low kick, looking for Adesanya's leg but Adesanya calmly moves out of range.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Axelsen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Axelsen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick by Adesanya misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Axelsen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
Axelsen doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Axelsen misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a thumping low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Axelsen misses.
Adesanya lands a jab to Axelsen's midsection.#T1#
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick lands for Adesanya.
Axelsen defending well as Adesanya loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Axelsen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Axelsen saw that one coming.
Adesanya 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#
Axelsen clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
Axelsen misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya keeps control of Axelsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Axelsen throws an elbow that misses.
#T2#
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Axelsen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Axelsen throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya is looking to slow Axelsen down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsen tries to move into range but Adesanya moves to the side and lands with a nice 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!
Axelsen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Axelsen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Axelsen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Axelsen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adesanya can pounce on him.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsen wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Adesanya misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Axelsen avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
A head kick from Axelsen lands but Adesanya takes it in his stride.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Axelsen checks it
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Axelsen tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adesanya is able to avoid easily.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Axelsen throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Axelsen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya checks the leg kick nicely there.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Axelsen darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Adesanya misses with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a low kick but Axelsen avoids it.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Axelsen.
Adesanya blocks a jab.#CL#
Axelsen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Toke Axelsen did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Axelsen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Axelsen on the side of the head.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Axelsen tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya misses with a body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Axelsen backs up against the ropes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Axelsen does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Axelsen shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Adesanya eats them both and turns towards Axelsen to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
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 right-left combo lands from Axelsen. #CUT#That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.#T1#
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Axelsen avoids it well.
Adesanya takes a swing at Axelsen's ribcage but misses.
Axelsen is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Axelsen gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Axelsen. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya misses the jab.#T2#
Adesanya feints and then cracks Axelsen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Axelsen down. #CL#
Axelsen gets a clinch.
Axelsen crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Axelsen is controlling him.
Axelsen keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Axelsen breaks from the clinch.
Good exchange - Axelsen coming out on top.
Axelsen throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Axelsen 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 39:37
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 39:37
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 39:37
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!
A very excited looking Toke Axelsen 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.
In defeat, Israel Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 12
Date: Jul 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Congo misses with a body shot.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Congo lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the ropes and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.#CL#
Adesanya gets tackled into the ropes by Congo. Congo maintains the clinch.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Congo is controlling the position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Congo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Congo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Congo tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Congo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on Congo's shoulder, as Congo tries to avoid the shot.
Congo catches Adesanya with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Congo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Adesanya moves out of range as Congo strikes.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Congo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Roberto Congo has been cut.
Congo swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Congo thuds his right hand into Adesanya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adesanya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Congo doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adesanya!
Adesanya takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Congo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
A lazy left from Congo finds it's target.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya drops his hands momentarily and Congo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.
Congo wants to clinch.
Congo misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. Congo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Congo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adesanya scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adesanya lands with a cross.
Congo misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters with a thumping low kick.
Congo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Congo misses with an uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Congo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Congo misses with an uppercut.
Congo misses with a looping left.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
Congo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adesanya throws a shot from downtown. Congo moves away and avoids it.
Congo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Adesanya tries to move into range but Congo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adesanya catches Congo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Congo avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Congo misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adesanya scores with a decent looking hook.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Congo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Congo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Congo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Congo drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the ropes.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Congo throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Congo prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Congo misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice straight punches there by Congo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Congo.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Congo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Congo throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Congo misses with a looping right.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws a leg kick that misses. #CL#
Congo rushes Adesanya and presses him up against the ropes.
Congo misses with the head strike.
Congo missing with knees to the body.
Adesanya wants to break free but Congo has control.
Congo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Congo.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Adesanya wants to break free but Congo has control.
Congo lands a good knee to the midsection. Adesanya won't want to take too many of those.#T1#
Congo scores a nice knee to the body.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Congo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adesanya blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya tries to break free but Congo pushes him back against the ropes.
Congo presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Congo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Congo tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Congo.
Congo throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Congo moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Congo misses with a knee strike.
Congo keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Congo leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Congo swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Congo tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Congo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Congo keeps him there for the moment.
Congo trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
Congo misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adesanya misses with a looping left.
Congo with a hook.#CUT#The cut above Israel Adesanya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Congo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Congo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Congo avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Congo.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4##CL#
Congo rushes Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Congo has him pressed against the ropes.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Congo dips to his left and cracks Adesanya with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Congo lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#Israel Adesanya's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Congo.
Congo swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Congo tries to clinch up.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Congo with a hook.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roberto Congo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Congo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya tries to land a leg kick but Congo saw it coming and moves away.
Congo is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Congo moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!#CL#
Congo darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the ropes.
Adesanya is still on wobbly legs! Can Congo finish him?
Congo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adesanya seems to have recovered his senses.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Congo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Congo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Congo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Congo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
A head punch on the inside from Congo fails to land.
Congo presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Congo blocks it with crossed arms. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body.
Congo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adesanya to score with a decent uppercut.
Adesanya defending well as Congo loads up on a big left hand.
Congo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Congo throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Congo scores with a hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Israel Adesanya's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Congo!
Roberto Congo retains his middleweight title!
Roberto Congo spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 11
Date: Jun 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
King avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
King misses with an uppercut.
Adesanya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adesanya lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like African King has been cut.
King tries to clinch up.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a head kick.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya lands an overhand right.#T1#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Adesanya misses the target.
Adesanya moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKing.
King throws a push kick but Adesanya slaps the foot to one side.
Adesanya scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the head.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from King.
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Adesanya backs off King throws a huge counter combo but Adesanya manages to avoid it all.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya throws a quick counter head kick but King was just out of range.
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL2#
King has managed to clinch.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
King keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.#CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya wants to break free but King has control.
Adesanya tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the ropes.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
King misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a kick to the body.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adesanya.
King takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and King moves out of range easily.
Adesanya takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.
An inside leg kick from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King scores with a jab.#T2#
King 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.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
King clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya misses with an elbow strike.
A right hand to the body from King.
King tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing King back against the ropes.
King lands an uppercut.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
King misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adesanya backing away here, and King unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adesanya lands a jab to King's midsection.
Adesanya stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adesanya tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Good shot there by King.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
King doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adesanya moves out of range of the leg kick from King.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
Adesanya darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Adesanya scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
King takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
King has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
King has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Israel Adesanya did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
King wants to clinch.
King throws a one two combo.
African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King slips a straight right by Adesanya.#T1#
Adesanya scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King moves out of range as Adesanya strikes.
Boom! Adesanya lands a massive head kick that sends King crashing into the ropes, followed by a classic face plant on the canvas! He's up to his knees but he's not going to beat the count - this one is all over! Adesanya is jumping around like a lunatic, extatic with the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC KT 10
Date: May 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya blocks a head kick by King.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
King lands with a right hand.
King misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick by King misses
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
A cross from Adesanya lands.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
King has Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
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!
Adesanya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by King.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1##CL#
King moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
King tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
King moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that King has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Adesanya. That snapped King's head back.
King avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
King clinches up with Adesanya and pushes him back against the ropes.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T2#
Adesanya throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King misses with a head kick.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adesanya stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adesanya throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adesanya has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by King.
King throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adesanya.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
King fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adesanya checks it well.
Adesanya motions for King to come forward. Adesanya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Adesanya with a nice calf kick.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
King punishes Adesanya's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick misses from King.
King wants to clinch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.#T2#
Adesanya connects with a crisp jab.
Adesanya scores with a sloppy right hand. King should have avoided that one.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
King has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
A short right from King.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
King has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King works on Adesanya's body with a couple of short punches.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
King throws a leg kick but Adesanya sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adesanya has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya slips under a jab from King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya stalks King and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into King's face. King staggers backwards, shaken.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and moves out of range.
Adesanya throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
King moves to clinch but Adesanya breaks away
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
King dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
King loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
King bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
King lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya checks a leg kick.
King throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on African King's cut.
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!#R4##CL2#
Adesanya rushes King and presses him up against the ropes.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, King creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Adesanya's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for King to work.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
King lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
African King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya is looking to clinch. #T1#
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adesanya lands an overhand right.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Adesanya tries to counter by closing the distance.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Adesanya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by King.
#CL2#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with King, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from King.
King misses with a hook from the clinch.
King trying to control the position but instead, Adesanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed King into the ropes.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a body kick that misses
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Adesanya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya connects with a single shot there.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya checks a leg kick nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Adesanya misses.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya wants to counter the offense by King and move into the clinch position.
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 African King.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 38:38
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 38:38
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 38:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC KT 9
Date: May 14, 2024 |
#R1#
King misses the body punch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
King throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
Adesanya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adesanya scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but King has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from King. #CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as King controls the action.
King misses with the head strike.
King has Adesanya pressed against the ropes, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1##BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adesanya's sensitive parts. #CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya throws a low kick but King avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
King misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
King wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
King lands a nice looking body kick.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
A combination from King does no damage.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
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 African King will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Adesanya cracks King with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
King drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the ropes.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King misses with the head strike.
King working aggressively here.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a low kick.
#T2#
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Adesanya scores with a jab. King acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
King misses with a body shot.
Adesanya with a hook.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
King is looking to wear down Adesanya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya throws a combination. King tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by King.
Adesanya throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
King tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a slapping leg kick.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya lands a jab-cross combination.
King misses with a wild body shot.
As King backs off Adesanya throws a huge counter combo but King manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Adesanya pushes King up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
King throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King wants to stall.
King throws a head punch that misses.
King misses with some punches.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King working aggressively here.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.#T2##BC2#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
King swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
King swinging wildly here.
Adesanya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King is looking to clinch.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but African King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya throws a leg kick that misses.
Adesanya checks a low kick from King.
Adesanya scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
King moves forwards but Adesanya connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya scores with a shot to the body.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.#CL#
Adesanya gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
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!
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T1#
King lands with a left to the head.
King tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King is stalling here.
#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
African King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
King throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
King tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range. #T2##CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
Adesanya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and King is able to avoid easily.
Adesanya just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKing.#CL#
King fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Adesanya is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
King misses with the head strike.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 38:39
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 38:38
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 39:38
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Ty Wong!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch.
Adesanya looking for a takedown.
Wong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adesanya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Adesanya is pressed up against the cage. Wong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adesanya down to the mat. Adesanya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Adesanya pulls Wong into guard.
Adesanya 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adesanya is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Wong wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.
Adesanya wants to sweep here but Wong controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Adesanya is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Adesanya is trying to control the position but Wong postures up.
Wong preventing the sweep.
Adesanya wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Adesanya'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.#T4#
Adesanya 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.
Wong forces his way into half guard.
Adesanya tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.
Wong stalling. #T5#
Adesanya controlling the position for now.
Adesanya is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wong jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (0) vs (3) Wong
Wong moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Adesanya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T6#
Adesanya is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adesanya is looking to control Wong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adesanya avoid being mounted?
Adesanya has his hands clasped together around Wong's back. He's all about the action.#T7#
Wong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Adesanya tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
Wong is thwarting Adesanya's attempts to control the position.
Adesanya wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Wong trying to control the pace.
Wong is thwarting Adesanya's attempts to control the position.
Adesanya tries to roll over but Wong keeps him under control.
Wong sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T9#
Wong prevents Adesanya from improving his position.
Wong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adesanya wants to get back to full guard but Wong has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (0) vs (6) Wong
Wong staying calm.#T10#
Adesanya controls the position for a moment.
Adesanya looks to move to half guard but instead Wong has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adesanya (0) vs (8) Wong#T11#
Adesanya wants to control but Wong is having none of it.
Adesanya is desperately trying to improve his position but Wong has a good base and remains in mount.
Wong wants to control the pace but Adesanya is squirming around nicely.
Wong content just to control the position here. #T12#
Adesanya can't escape the position.
Wong controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adesanya is trying to escape the mount.
#T13#
Wong controlling from mount.
Adesanya is desperately trying to improve his position but Wong has a good base and remains in mount.#T14#
Adesanya tries to lock up and control but Wong gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adesanya can't escape the position.
Wong looking to control but Adesanya is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wong controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya tries to hold on but Wong postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wong wins on points by 8 to 0.
Ty Wong made sure to mention his sponsor, Hawaii Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 8
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Atunes throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#CL#
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Atunes looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Atunes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that Atunes avoids nicely.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.#T1#
Adesanya is looking to clinch but Atunes is avoiding it.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Atunes keeps it at a distance.
Atunes lands with a right hand.
Adesanya is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Atunes has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Atunes saw that one coming.
Adesanya lands a slapping body shot.
Atunes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya connects with a nice looking jab.
Adesanya scores with a punch to the head.
Atunes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Atunes.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya with a hook.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Atunes misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adesanya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Adesanya tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Adesanya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Adesanya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atunes keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling the position.
Atunes scores with a shoulder strike.
Atunes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.
Atunes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adesanya's efforts to push away.#T1#
Atunes has Adesanya pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya working aggressively here.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Atunes won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Atunes.
Adesanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to break free.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
Atunes stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Adesanya pushes Atunes up against the ropes in a clinch.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Atunes. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Atunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Atunes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Atunes is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Adesanya clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Atunes is controlling him.
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 Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Atunes tries to keep at a distance but Adesanya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Atunes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Atunes keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Atunes takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Atunes lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya throws a right hand that Atunes ducks under and follows up with a left that Atunes also avoids with ease.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Atunes circles away.
#T1#
Atunes is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Atunes lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Atunes does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Atunes, pushing him back against the ropes.
Atunes stalling in the clinch but Adesanya improves position.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Atunes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Atunes tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it. #T2#
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Atunes pushes him off.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Atunes avoids it.
Atunes misses the jab.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Atunes counters with a body kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Atunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a big head kick but Atunes shrugs it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Atunes throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Atunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Adesanya misses.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Atunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the ropes and back into range.
Adesanya thows a leg kick but Atunes checks it
and Atunes counters with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adesanya, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya connects with a single shot there.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cavalho Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T1#
Adesanya dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes. That did some damage!
Atunes connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Atunes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Atunes moves out of range.
Adesanya backing away here, and Atunes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Adesanya misses with a double jab
and Atunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Adesanya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Atunes throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atunes circles away quickly and effectively.
And Atunes responds with a good body kick, but Adesanya manages to step out the way in time.
Atunes checks a leg kick nicely.
Adesanya motions for Atunes to come forward. Adesanya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Atunes!
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and Atunes counters with a nice body shot.
Atunes avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Atunes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adesanya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Atunes misses with a straight right.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Atunes manages to avoid it.
Atunes misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya lands with a cross.
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 Israel Adesanya.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adesanya, 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 40:36
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 40:36
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 40:36
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya 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:
HC KT 7
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Saunders throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
We've been informed that Saunders 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.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Saunders misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Saunders and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saunders is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adesanya is trying to push Saunders away but Saunders has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saunders misses with a low kick as Adesanya jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to slow Saunders down with leg kicks.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Saunders scores with a three punch combo!
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.#T1#
Adesanya walks into a stiff left hand from Saunders.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and Saunders counters with a two punch combo.
Saunders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saunders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick.
Saunders scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Saunders closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Saunders won't allow it.
Saunders presses Adesanya against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya tries to circle away but Saunders has him pinned against the ropes.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T2#
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adesanya's defenses.
Adesanya is trying to force a seperation but Saunders has the dominant position.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saunders scores with a jab. Adesanya acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the body from Saunders misses #CL#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks. #CUT2#Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Saunders.#CL2#
Saunders moves into the clinch.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saunders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Saunders misses.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saunders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Saunders is having none of it.
Saunders misses with a wild body shot.
Saunders misses with a body shot
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Saunders scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
A right hook to the body lands for Saunders.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saunders lands an elbow just above Adesanya 's eye.
Saunders keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saunders avoids it.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Adesanya dodges an elbow strike from Saunders.
#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Saunders pushes Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
Saunders attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya thows a body kick. Saunders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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!
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya works over Saunders's head and body with a nice combination.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saunders wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya checks the leg kick.
Adesanya checks a low kick from Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eron Saunders will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
Saunders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Saunders is controlling him.
Saunders doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saunders has Adesanya up against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders. #T1##BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Saunders scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Saunders throws a big shot that misses.
Saunders throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Saunders.
A telegraphed right hand from Saunders misses the target.
Saunders looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya looks to land a body kick but Saunders moved away.
Saunders steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Saunders takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Saunders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Adesanya throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saunders.
Saunders misses with a body shot.
As Saunders tries to get set, Adesanya tries to push him back and clinch up but Saunders manages to avoid the attempt.
Saunders throws a right hand that misses
and Adesanya counters with a two punch combo.
Saunders throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saunders manages to avoid it.
Saunders throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Saunders.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eron Saunders really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Saunders lands a jab-cross combination.
Adesanya jabs at Saunders's body.
Saunders wants to land a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Saunders scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saunders misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Saunders.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
The fighters circling - Saunders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders misses with the combination.
Adesanya closes the distance but Saunders moves to the side
and Saunders counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Saunders throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Saunders has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adesanya looks to land a combination. Saunders sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Saunders counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saunders swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.#CL#
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Saunders shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Sloppy strikes from Saunders. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saunders looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
As Saunders looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Saunders just gets out of the way.
Adesanya thuds a left hand into Saunders's body.
Saunders with a jab.
A punch combination from Saunders misses.
Eron Saunders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Saunders avoids it well.
Saunders is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
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 Israel Adesanya.
Well Saunders 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 37:39
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 37:40
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 37:39
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eron Saunders!
A less than humble Eron Saunders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Israel Adesanya stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King 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#
Adesanya darts in and clinches King up against the cage.
Adesanya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. King smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Adesanya instigates a clinch. #TD2#
King pulls Adesanya into guard.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
King is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.#T1##SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adesanya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adesanya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya postures up.
King has Adesanya pulled in close to control his posture.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard.
Adesanya passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adesanya is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
King is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs.
King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
#SUB2#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King wants to control but Adesanya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adesanya is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for King! Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (3) vs (0) King
King is trying to escape the mount.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is looking to get to half guard.
Adesanya controlling from mount. #T4#
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adesanya trying to control but King is having none of it.
King is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King 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.
King tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg. #T5##SUB2#
King actively working from the bottom here.
King moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya tries to free his leg and advance position but King is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
King looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T6##SUB2#
King is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Adesanya has his hands clasped together but King extends and breaks Adesanya's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by King.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). African King!
African King spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 13
Date: Mar 07, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Pardi up against the cage.
Pardi is looking for a takedown.
Pardi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pardi prevents the takedown attempt.
Adesanya looking for a takedown.
Adesanya jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pardi walks away with a smile on his face. Adesanya gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kristof Pardi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Israel Adesanya.#CL#
Pardi moves into the clinch.#TD#
Pardi has hold of one of Adesanya's legs. Adesanya is fighting the takedown attempt but Pardi gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Adesanya
Pardi not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adesanya is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (2) Adesanya
Adesanya's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pardi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Pardi keeps moving.
Pardi keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Pardi being controlled here, momentarily.
Pardi is pulling down on Adesanya's head to control his posture. #T3#
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pardi holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Adesanya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (2) vs (5) Adesanya
Adesanya controls the position.
Pardi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pardi (4) vs (5) Adesanya#T5#
Adesanya wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adesanya gets back to full guard.
Pardi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi'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.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Pardi wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T6#
Pardi passes Adesanya's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pardi not doing much here.
Pardi'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.#T7#
Pardi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Adesanya for as long as he can get away with.
Adesanya is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adesanya is holding on to half guard well.#T8#
Pardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adesanya won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Pardi slows the pace down in half guard.
Adesanya is trying to maintain the position but Pardi is very close to passing his half guard.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.#T9#
Well, if Pardi 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.
Further stalling from Pardi.
Adesanya won't allow Pardi to pass to mount. #T10#
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pardi is controlling the pace.
Pardi trying to mount his opponent but Adesanya defends it.
Adesanya 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.
Pardi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (7) vs (5) Adesanya#T11#
Adesanya seems a little lost for a moment, as Pardi dominates the positioning.
Pardi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working.
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Pardi tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Adesanya stops Pardi from passing to mount. #T13#
Adesanya tries to bench press Pardi off him but Pardi keeps the position.
Adesanya is trying to control Pardi's posture but Pardi avoids it.
Pardi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Adesanya! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (9) vs (5) Adesanya
Pardi controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T14#
Pardi wants to take his opponent's back but Adesanya doesn't allow it.
Adesanya is trying desperately to improve position.
Pardi controlling the position easily from mount.
Adesanya has given up his back. Will we see Pardi going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (12) vs (5) Adesanya
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 12 to 5.
Kristof Pardi retains his super heavyweight title!
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
HC KT 6
Date: Feb 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Okafor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya delivers a nice body kick.
Adesanya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Okafor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Okafor.#CL#
Adesanya forces Okafor back against the ropes and clinches.
Okafor wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya misses with a leg kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Okafor moves out of range easily.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Okafor smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya swings away with a body shot that misses
and Okafor counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Okafor manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Okafor counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws the kick towards the body but Okafor avoids it.
Adesanya wants to clinch
and Okafor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a combination. Okafor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Okafor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adesanya is looking to wear down Okafor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Okafor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya swings for the body but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Adesanya misses with a low kick as Okafor jumps back.
Okafor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya cracks Okafor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Okafor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Okafor moved out of range nicely.
Okafor circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R4#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up but Okafor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Adesanya throws an off balance right hand
and Okafor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adesanya thumps Okafor with a low kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Okafor moves out of range.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adesanya with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Okafor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Okafor checks a leg kick. #T1#
Okafor swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Okafor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya looks to land a right hand but Okafor moved out of range.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Okafor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Okafor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Okafor moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Okafor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 40:35
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 40:35
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 40:35
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Jaro Lalla! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lalla shoots in looking for a takedown but Adesanya manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lalla's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Adesanya pushes Lalla up against the cage in a clinch.
Lalla tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Lalla drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Lalla manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adesanya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (3) Adesanya
Lalla is trying to control Adesanya's posture but Adesanya avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face as Adesanya controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla'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.#T1#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Adesanya taking a breather here.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Adesanya is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
Adesanya moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lalla is looking to reverse the position.
Adesanya tries to advance to mount but Lalla denies him.
Adesanya 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 Lalla's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla stops Adesanya from passing to mount.
Adesanya gets to mount! Lalla was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (5) Adesanya
Lalla working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Lalla is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lalla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adesanya takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lalla tries to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Lalla regains half guard.
Adesanya prevents Lalla from improving his position.
Adesanya is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Adesanya trying to pass the guard but Lalla defending well.
Adesanya really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lalla. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lalla is looking for a sweep. Adesanya is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lalla might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adesanya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lalla is pressing down on Adesanya's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lalla has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T5##SUB#
Lalla escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adesanya gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lalla trying to keep a closed guard but Adesanya is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla looking for a sweep. Not yet Lalla, not yet.
Adesanya advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (8) Adesanya
A lull in the action here as Adesanya stalls from top position.#T6#
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla is trying to escape the position but Adesanya is controlling the position.
Lalla is trying to control Adesanya's posture but Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya tries to move to mount but Lalla blocks the move with his legs. #T7#
Adesanya controls the position from side control.
Lalla has one of Adesanya's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lalla is looking for a sweep.
Lalla wants to control but Adesanya postures up.
Lalla tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Adesanya presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (10) Adesanya#T8#
Adesanya controlling his opponent.
Adesanya is continuing to stall.
Adesanya avoids the attempt from Lalla to control.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla is looking to control Adesanya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lalla avoid being mounted?#T9#
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The adventures of Adesanya the control monster continue. Boring.
Adesanya tries to pass to full mount but Lalla defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Adesanya is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Lalla trying to control but Adesanya postures up.
Lalla trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Adesanya manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (13) Adesanya
Adesanya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lalla tries to hold on but Adesanya pushes him away.
Lalla keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Adesanya controlling the pace for now.
Lalla regains half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adesanya is working away from the top position though.
Adesanya is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T12#
Lalla wants to get back to full guard but Adesanya has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lalla (0) vs (16) Adesanya
Lalla tries to improve position but can't.
Adesanya has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lalla (0) vs (18) Adesanya
Lalla tries to reverse the position but Adesanya maintains control.
Adesanya controlling the position easily from mount. #T13#
Let's hope that Adesanya 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.
Lalla is looking to get to half guard.#T14#
Adesanya controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Adesanya.
Adesanya prevents Lalla from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adesanya sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adesanya wins on points by 18 to 0.
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Moses Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Adesanya rushes Okafor and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Okafor successfully pulls guard.
Okafor has control of Adesanya's left arm, preventing Adesanya from doing any damage.
Adesanya controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adesanya forces his way into half guard.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Okafor is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to free his trapped foot but Okafor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Okafor desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1#
Well, if Adesanya 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.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Adesanya is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now. #T2#
Adesanya is working hard here to advance position.
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adesanya is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Okafor keeping moving, preventing Adesanya from controlling successfully. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Okafor is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (0) vs (2) Okafor
Okafor 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.
Adesanya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Okafor is one step ahead there. #T4#
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Adesanya controls Okafor momentarily but Okafor frees himself.
Okafor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Adesanya not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adesanya seems keen to control Okafor's posture.
Okafor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adesanya working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adesanya trying to keep a closed guard but Okafor is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Okafor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adesanya is trying to keep Okafor in close.
Okafor looking to pass the guard.
Okafor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T8#
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard.
Adesanya looking for a sweep. Not yet Adesanya, not yet.
Adesanya trying to control the position.
Adesanya managing to control the position.
Okafor controlling from the top position. #T9#
Okafor preventing the sweep.
Adesanya being controlled here, momentarily.
Okafor wants to pass the guard but Adesanya is keeping the position.#T10#
Adesanya can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Okafor controls the pace.
Adesanya is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Okafor tries to free his leg and advance position but Adesanya is retaining full guard. #T11#
Okafor is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okafor's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (2) Okafor#T12#
Adesanya is stalling in the full guard.
Adesanya pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okafor is keeping the position for now.
Okafor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Okafor is controlling Adesanya's posture.
Okafor wants to sweep but no luck.
Okafor wants to improve his position but instead Adesanya has moved into half guard.
#T14#
Okafor is positioning himself well to prevent Adesanya advancing to mount.
Okafor trying to hold on to Adesanya's head to control him but Adesanya postures up.
Adesanya wants to pass to mount but Okafor is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Okafor tries to get to full guard but Adesanya has control of the leg.
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! Adesanya is heads and Okafor is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... heads!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Israel Adesanya 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:
HC KT 5
Date: Feb 05, 2024 |
#R1#
Danilov misses with a body kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Danilov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that Danilov sees coming a mile off.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
We've been informed that Danilov 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.
Danilov slips a jab and a cross from Adesanya.
Danilov throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Danilov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Danilov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Danilov.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Danilov misses.
As Danilov looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Danilov just gets out of the way.#T1#
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Danilov.#CL2#
Danilov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Danilov taking a breather.
Danilov lands an uppercut.
Danilov tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Danilov misses with a body punch.
Adesanya tries to circle away but Danilov has him pinned against the ropes.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Danilov struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Danilov tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Danilov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick.#T2#
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Danilov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Danilov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya throws a push kick but Danilov slaps the foot to one side.
Jab from Adesanya.
Danilov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adesanya.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danilov looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Danilov lands a head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya thuds his shin into the meat of Danilov's side.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Danilov's head.
Danilov wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. #CL2#
Danilov closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Danilov misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Danilov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
Adesanya tries to break the clinch but Danilov is controlling the position.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Danilov can do to turn this around?
Danilov tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Danilov misses.
Ruslan Danilov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danilov is looking to land body kicks.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Danilov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adesanya. Adesanya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that Danilov avoids nicely.
Danilov looks for the body kick but Adesanya saw that one coming.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Danilov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Danilov.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Danilov 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 Adesanya has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adesanya and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Danilov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Danilov misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Danilov throws a series of strikes that have Adesanya backpedaling.
Danilov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.#T2#
Adesanya cracks Danilov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Danilov.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Danilov tries to clinch up.
Danilov throws a sloppy head kick
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Danilov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Danilov moves out of range.
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses Danilov's front leg but catches the back leg as Danilov tries to avoid it.
Adesanya scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danilov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya is looking to counter the offense by Danilov and move into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Adesanya thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Adesanya thuds his right hand into Danilov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Danilov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danilov tries a quick counter leg kick but Adesanya is wise to it.
Danilov doesn't manage to clinch there - Adesanya circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Danilov tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Danilov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danilov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Danilov wants to clinch.
Danilov throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
#T1#
Danilov misses the body punch
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Danilov needs to keep his hands up - Adesanya had a free shot at his head there.
Danilov tries to clinch #KD#
and before Danilov can reset, Adesanya rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Danilov is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Danilov throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Danilov's sensitive parts.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Danilov eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Danilov is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a really nice looking cross but Danilov seems unphased.
Danilov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Danilov seems to have recovered his senses.
Danilov throws a body kick that misses.
Danilov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Adesanya tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Danilov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Danilov throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.#T2#
Adesanya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Danilov connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Danilov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Danilov throws a right hand that misses
#KD#
and Adesanya counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Danilov on his ass! Danilov wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Danilov throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Danilov thinking.
Danilov misses with a lunging right hand
and Adesanya counters with a lead uppercut that lands right on the button! Danilov goes down! Will Danilov beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's not going to make it! 9,10! He's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 9
Date: Jan 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Israel Adesanya! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Gustafsson clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adesanya changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gustafsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Emil Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustafsson.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Gustafsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Adesanya goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Israel Adesanya. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Gustafsson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adesanya (0) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control but Adesanya is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adesanya's coaches at 4 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1##SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adesanya knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gustafsson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB2#
Gustafsson tries for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Gustafsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is trying to get an arm triangle but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Gustafsson controls the position from side control.#SUB2#
Gustafsson swings around for an armbar but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustafsson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adesanya (2) vs (4) Gustafsson
Adesanya being controlled here momentarily.
Gustafsson trying to control the position.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Adesanya slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adesanya is aware though and is defending well.
Adesanya controlling from the top position.
Gustafsson pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Gustafsson trying to keep a closed guard but Adesanya is proving a slippery customer.
Gustafsson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gustafsson is continuing to stall.
Gustafsson keeping full guard, as Adesanya tries to pass.
Adesanya trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adesanya defends well.#T6#
Adesanya content to stall in guard here.
Gustafsson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at 4. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adesanya has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Gustafsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gustafsson is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
#T7##SUB2#
Gustafsson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Adesanya has passed into half guard!
Adesanya is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
Adesanya is taking a breather. Gustafsson 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.
Adesanya trying to control the action but Gustafsson is working from the bottom. #T8#
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Adesanya from advancing to side control.
Adesanya controlling the action here.
Gustafsson has his hands clasped together around Adesanya's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Gustafsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adesanya pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Gustafsson moves into full guard.
Gustafsson looking to control.
Adesanya trying to control but Gustafsson is working from the bottom.
Adesanya wants to pass the guard but Gustafsson is keeping the position.
Gustafsson controlling Adesanya's posture.
Adesanya wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving. #T10##SUB2#
Adesanya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gustafsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adesanya has managed to get both his arms back between Gustafsson's legs - danger averted.
Gustafsson can't keep his opponent in guard - Adesanya advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gustafsson wants to improve his position but Adesanya is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T11#
Gustafsson is not content to let Adesanya control the position.#SUB2#
Gustafsson looking for submissions off his back.
Adesanya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gustafsson is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Adesanya controlling the pace.
Adesanya frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Adesanya (5) vs (4) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adesanya tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adesanya avoids the attempt from Gustafsson to control.#T13#
Adesanya trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Adesanya looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adesanya prevents Gustafsson from getting the reversal.
Gustafsson regains half guard.
Gustafsson trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Adesanya controlling the action here.
Adesanya is pressing down on Gustafsson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gustafsson is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adesanya takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
Post fight, Israel Adesanya took to the microphone: 'Nos encanta una buena salida. Nos encanta una buena pelea. Esto es parte de la cultura. Directamente hacia arriba. Somos un país de raza guerrera, los maoríes. Esto es parte de nuestra cultura. Si estallara una pelea en este momento, ¿qué harían todos ustedes? Me ignorarías y verías la pelea.'. |
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Event:
HC Kickboxing 3
Date: Jan 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Fish takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fish wants to clinch.
It seemed like Adesanya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fish throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fish's head backwards.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes Fish and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya cracks Fish with an open hand slap.
Adesanya slips a jab from Fish.
Adesanya cracks Fish with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1#
Adesanya tests Fish's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adesanya blocks a low kick nicely.
Fish is breathing heavily.
A jab from Adesanya does it's job there.
Adesanya takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adesanya.
Some wild striking there from Adesanya.
Fish swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Adesanya has closed the distance and engaged Fish in a clinch.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fish throws a lazy right hand but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fish takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#Fish is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Adesanya! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took some time post fight to say the following; 'Nos encanta una buena salida. Nos encanta una buena pelea. Esto es parte de la cultura. Directamente hacia arriba. Somos un país de raza guerrera, los maoríes. Esto es parte de nuestra cultura. Si estallara una pelea en este momento, ¿qué harían todos ustedes? Me ignorarías y verías la pelea.'. |
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Event:
Hawaii Kickboxing 2
Date: Jan 08, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a stiff right hand.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Adesanya
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
King swings away with a leg kick that misses.
King on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scoring well with a low kick there.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
King wants to clinch.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
A jab lands there for King.
King stuns Adesanya with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
King is looking to counter with head kicks.
Adesanya throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
King tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! King slams his shin into Adesanya's torso.
Adesanya lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
#T2#
King throws a leg kick but Adesanya checks it.
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
King looking to stall.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
King looks to land a combination. Adesanya sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from King finds it's way round the side to connect with Adesanya's head.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from King.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by King.
A head kick misses from King.
Adesanya takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King misses with a head kick.
#T1#
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
King scores with a nice strike.#CL#
King gets a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
King tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
King looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
African King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Adesanya clinches. #T2#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
King instigates a clinch.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
African King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.
Adesanya throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
King moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King misses with a kick to the body
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from King.
King throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
African King is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adesanya throws a body kick that misses.
King gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
King tries to clinch up.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
King tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for King.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya throws a head kick that King semi-blocks.
#CUT2#It looks like African King has been cut.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Adesanya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
King checks the leg kick.
King went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Adesanya throws a right hand that King ducks under and follows up with a left that King also avoids with ease.#CL#
King darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the ropes.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
King can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
King throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
King lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
King pushes Adesanya back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
King misses with the head strike.
Adesanya is trying to break free.
Adesanya is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but African King did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R4#
King lands with a shot to the body.
African King is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
African King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from King.
Adesanya gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as King tries to tie him up.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by King there.
King darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
African King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
King misses with a head kick.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
King stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adesanya.
King misses with a head kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T2#
King fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
King misses with a hook to the body
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
King closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
King looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Adesanya misses with an elbow strike.
King lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Israel Adesanya.
Well King 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for African King!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for African King!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for African King!
African King wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking African King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
H30
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Adesanya takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
A low kick from Milfort is predictable there
and Milfort takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Milfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
Milfort throws a poor cross that misses
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Milfort tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Milfort back into the ropes.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Milfort counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Adesanya has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Milfort lands a body shot.
Milfort fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Milfort has him pressed against the ropes. #BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Adesanya drives through and clinches with Milfort against the ropes.
Milfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Milfort misses with a punch to the body.
Milfort trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
#T1#
Milfort stalling in the clinch.
Milfort scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Milfort will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adesanya up against the ropes.
Milfort has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
A head punch on the inside from Milfort fails to land. #BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adesanya gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Adesanya lands a jab-cross combination.
Milfort throws a hook to the side of Adesanya's head but Adesanya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
Milfort just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a head kick.
Milfort connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Milfort connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Milfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Milfort misses.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Milfort.
Nice body punch from Milfort.
Adesanya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milfort manages to avoid it.
Milfort is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Milfort.
Milfort misses with the body kick
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Milfort is looking to land body kicks.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoine Milfort will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Milfort does it's job there.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but Milfort moved out of range nicely.
Milfort cracks Adesanya with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adesanya defending well as Milfort loads up on a big left hand.
Milfort takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Milfort misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Milfort lands with an overhand left.
Antoine Milfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Milfort tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milfort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Milfort pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Antoine Milfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Milfort looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Milfort pushes him off.
Milfort has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##CL#
Milfort tries to keep at a distance but Adesanya has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Milfort misses the body punch
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Milfort lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adesanya at a distance.
Milfort swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Milfort misses with a leg kick.
Milfort closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adesanya.
Milfort throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Milfort. Milfort obviously looking to wear him down.
Milfort throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Milfort throws a lazy right hand but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a body kick.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya thows a body kick. Milfort tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Milfort throws out a counter right but Adesanya avoids it with no problem.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Milfort.#CUT2#Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adesanya digs a good hook to Milfort's body.
Adesanya checks a leg kick.
As Milfort looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Milfort just gets out of the way.
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Milfort.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya pushes Milfort away with a front kick.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Milfort circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Milfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Milfort walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.
Milfort looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
Milfort throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick from Adesanya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Milfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Milfort.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Milfort and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Milfort misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Milfort.
#T1##BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Milfort moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Milfort misses the target.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Milfort throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Milfort.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Milfort bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Milfort.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Milfort tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Milfort.
Milfort throws a sloppy body shot
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya scores with a hook.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Milfort lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adesanya doesn't seem phased though.
Jab from Milfort.
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Milfort throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Milfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Milfort with a series of wild strikes but Milfort uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya looks to land a combination. Milfort sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Milfort rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Milfort is rocked!
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Milfort is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Milfort drops his guard momentarily, allowing Adesanya to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Milfort! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Adesanya takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
After the fight, Israel Adesanya was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
H28
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Easterly throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Easterly is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Easterly gets a clinch. #BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Easterly lands with a nice combination. Adesanya backs away looking to recover.
Easterly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Easterly with a series of wild strikes but Easterly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adesanya defending well as Easterly loads up on a big left hand.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Easterly is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Easterly .
#CL#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Easterly .#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Easterly backs away, Adesanya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Adesanya gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Easterly .
Easterly 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.
Easterly tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Holden Easterly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Easterly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Easterly wants to clinch.
Easterly lands the left hand.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hawaii Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Easterly .
Easterly lands a nice shot to the body.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya throws a low kick but Easterly moves out of range easily.
Easterly unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Easterly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya is looking to score with low kicks.
Easterly lands a head shot.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Easterly misses with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya is looking to chop away at Easterly 's legs.
Easterly misses with a looping left.
Adesanya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Easterly will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Easterly darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Easterly throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adesanya throws a quick counter kick to the body but Easterly avoids it.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Easterly throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Easterly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Easterly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.#CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and pushes Adesanya back into the ropes.
Easterly tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Easterly back against the ropes.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Easterly 's efforts to push away.
Easterly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but Easterly has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Easterly breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Easterly closes the distance and clinches.
Easterly lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the ropes and back into range.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adesanya 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 Easterly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Easterly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Easterly looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch combination from Easterly misses.
Easterly tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Easterly misses with a few strikes there.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Easterly .
As Easterly backs away, Adesanya returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Easterly misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T2#
Easterly misses with a head kick.
Adesanya misses with a jab, cross combination.
Easterly tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya thinks about countering with a head kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch up.
Easterly tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Easterly lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Easterly .
Adesanya misses the jab.
Easterly misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya connects with a nice looking jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Holden Easterly 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya tries to bum rush Easterly with a series of wild strikes but Easterly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Easterly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Holden Easterly seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Easterly .
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Easterly .
Easterly swinging wildly here.
Easterly lands a head kick. Adesanya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Easterly throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Easterly tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Easterly scores with a head kick. Adesanya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Easterly 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.
Adesanya fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Easterly throws a big counter head kick but Adesanya avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Easterly . Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Adesanya wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Easterly throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Easterly misses with a two punch combination.
Easterly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
A head kick by Easterly misses
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Easterly .
It looked like Adesanya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Easterly .
Easterly throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Adesanya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Easterly throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Easterly is looking to clinch.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Easterly tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Easterly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Easterly misses with a double jab.
Easterly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T2#
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Easterly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Easterly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Easterly wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Adesanya misses the target.
Easterly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Easterly throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Easterly counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Easterly displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Easterly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Easterly circles away from the clinch attempt.
Easterly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Easterly looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Easterly just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Adesanya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Easterly doesn't seem phased though.
Easterly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adesanya. Adesanya circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Adesanya tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Easterly is able to avoid easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holden Easterly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Easterly 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Holden Easterly !
The defeated Israel Adesanya had this to say: 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christ blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Christ takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Christ counters with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Christ appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Christ throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Christ throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donk. Adesanya catches Christ right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
Adesanya blocks the body kick.
Adesanya will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1#
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Christ.
Christ tried to score with a low kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adesanya.
A punch lands to the side of Christ 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christ slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Christ.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Christ.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Christ manages to avoid it.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
A low kick lands for Christ.
Christ misses with a wild body shot.
Christ rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adesanya moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya digs a good body shot into Christ's ribs.
Adesanya blocks the body kick.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Christ moves away
and Christ counters with a nice uppercut.
Christ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christ moves away.
A big left from Adesanya misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Christ moves out of range.
Christ connects with a leg kick.
Adesanya loads up on a big right hand but Christ slips the punch.
Christ throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
As Christ looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Christ just gets out of the way.
Christ tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Christ takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Christ's efforts to push away.#T1#
Christ avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Christ.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christ.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Christ with a nice calf kick.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Christ circles away.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Christ's body. Christ takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Christ gets tackled into the ropes by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2##BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Christ misses with an uppercut.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adesanya keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christ.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christ.
Christ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adesanya will feel that in the morning.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Adesanya misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Christ.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Christ can do to turn this around?
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Nice defenses there by Adesanya.
Decent striking displayed by Christ there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Christ crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adesanya - the referee stops the clock and Christ gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adesanya. Christ manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Christ moves out of range.
It seemed like Christ was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christ throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adesanya counters with a solid body kick.
Adesanya tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a series of strikes. Christ will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1#
Christ takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adesanya throws a right hand that Christ ducks under and follows up with a left that Christ also avoids with ease.
Christ scoring well with a low kick there.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya lands a jab to the nose.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Christ.
No joy there for Christ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Adesanya tenderised Christ's leg. Christ is trying to keep his angry face on.
Christ looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Christ.
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ 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.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#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!
Christ throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Christ ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.#CL#
Adesanya has closed the distance and engaged Christ in a clinch.
Christ wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Adesanya avoiding damage as Christ throws knees to the body.
Christ is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position.
Christ throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Nos encanta una buena salida. Nos encanta una buena pelea. Esto es parte de la cultura. Directamente hacia arriba. Somos un país de raza guerrera, los maoríes. Esto es parte de nuestra cultura. Si estallara una pelea en este momento, ¿qué harían todos ustedes? Me ignorarías y verías la pelea.'. |
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Event:
020 Tokyo 2
Date: Aug 01, 2023 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Milfort misses the target.
A big right from Milfort misses.
Adesanya is looking to chop away at Milfort's legs.
Milfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Milfort fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adesanya has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Milfort pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jab, jab by Milfort - just one landing.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Milfort misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya is trying to push Milfort away but Milfort has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Milfort trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
Adesanya can't break the clinch.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Milfort has him pressed against the cage.#T1##BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Milfort circles away quickly and effectively.
Adesanya fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Milfort is out of range.
Milfort misses with an uppercut.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Milfort scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Milfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adesanya checks a leg kick nicely.
Milfort connects with a leg kick.
A punch combination from Milfort misses.
Milfort throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Milfort.
Some wild striking there from Adesanya.
Milfort is looking to slow Adesanya down with leg kicks. #T2#
Milfort misses with a right hand
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Adesanya does no damage.
Milfort takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Milfort ducks under a wild hook from Adesanya.
Milfort bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adesanya's head.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Milfort misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya connects with a nice looking jab.
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Milfort. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Milfort as the two fighters clinch.
Milfort working aggressively here.
#T3##BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Milfort moves away.
Nice body kick from Milfort.
Nice jab there from Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick from Milfort.
Milfort scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adesanya doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Milfort scores with a nice strike.
Milfort lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Milfort thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
Adesanya lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Milfort misses the target. #T4#
Milfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Milfort looks to move away, Adesanya throws a big counter combo but Milfort just gets out of the way.
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Milfort lands a leg kick that knocks Adesanya off balance momentarily.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Nice shot by Milfort.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Milfort moves out of range. #KD2#
Milfort lands a big uppercut and Adesanya crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Adesanya looks OK. Milfort waves Adesanya back to his feet!#ROC2#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Milfort doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Adesanya crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Adesanya's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antoine Milfort!
Antoine Milfort thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Israel Adesanya spoke after the fight, saying 'Ya me conoces mantengo la misma energía. Estoy agradecido y orgulloso, pero sabes que la mierda pasa. Es una gran historia para él, pero no ha terminado, esto sigue siendo una guerra. Felicidades a él y a su equipo. Gracias a todos por venir, nos vemos la próxima vez, adiós.'. |
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Event:
020 FIVE
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Ba Nyein avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Ba Nyein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ba Nyein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adesanya.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ba Nyein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at 020 Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ba Nyein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Ba Nyein misses
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Ba Nyein blocks the leg kick.
Ba Nyein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ba Nyein misses with the combination.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Ba Nyein.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Ba Nyein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despite the aggression on Ba Nyein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adesanya throws an overhand right that lands on Ba Nyein's shoulder, as Ba Nyein tries to avoid the shot.
Ba Nyein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adesanya.
Ba Nyein throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Adesanya moves out of range as Ba Nyein throws a body kick.
Ba Nyein throws a wild body kick that Adesanya sees coming a mile off.
Ba Nyein tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Adesanya was looking to counter with a kick there.#T2#
Adesanya delivers a nice body kick.
Adesanya throws a hook but Ba Nyein avoids it easily.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Ba Nyein is just out of range.
Ba Nyein throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya stuns Ba Nyein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Ba Nyein tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Ba Nyein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Adesanya moves into the clinch.#T3#
Ba Nyein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ba Nyein is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Ba Nyein lands a glancing blow to the side of Adesanya's head.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Ba Nyein avoids it well.
Adesanya works the jab nicely.
Ba Nyein tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ba Nyein.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adesanya - that will leave a mark!
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick
and Ba Nyein counters with a thumping low kick.
Ba Nyein throws a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Ba Nyein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya works Ba Nyein's body with a nice hook.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ba Nyein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ba Nyein feints a jab promting Adesanya to slip. Ba Nyein then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Adesanya slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ba Nyein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adesanya.
Ba Nyein with a nice calf kick.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ba Nyein throws a counter combo.
Ba Nyein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ba Nyein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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 Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Ba Nyein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Adesanya digs a good hook to Ba Nyein's body.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Ba Nyein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ba Nyein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya misses the body punch
and Adesanya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ba Nyein tries to clinch up.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ba Nyein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Ba Nyein.
Adesanya went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ba Nyein throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Ba Nyein up against the cage.#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Ba Nyein throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That kick from Ba Nyein tenderised Adesanya's leg. Adesanya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ba Nyein jabs Adesanya right on the nose. Adesanya blinks but takes it well.
Adesanya scores with a nice right hand.
Adesanya finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adesanya swings for the body but Ba Nyein moves out of range.
Ba Nyein fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Adesanya scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Adesanya takes the fight into the clinch.
Ba Nyein is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ba Nyein avoids it.#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
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!
Ba Nyein avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ba Nyein swings widly with a right hand
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand. #CL#
Adesanya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ba Nyein wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Ba Nyein is stalling here.
Ba Nyein working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Ba Nyein gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ba Nyein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya prevents Ba Nyein from breaking the clinch.
Ba Nyein is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Ba Nyein is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Ba Nyein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ba Nyein's efforts to push away.
Ba Nyein is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.#T4#
Ba Nyein lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Ba Nyein breaks the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ba Nyein tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ba Nyein throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Ba Nyein takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ba Nyein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ba Nyein fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ba Nyein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick.
Ba Nyein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ba Nyein scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ba Nyein misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Ba Nyein blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Adesanya.
Ba Nyein connects with a body shot.
Ba Nyein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some wild striking there from Ba Nyein.
#T1#
Ba Nyein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ba Nyein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adesanya scoring well with a low kick there.
Adesanya wants to clinch.
Ba Nyein feints a counter leg kick.
Adesanya throws out a leg kick but Ba Nyein moves out of range and Adesanya only half commits.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Ba Nyein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ba Nyein lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Adesanya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ba Nyein's head.
Ba Nyein just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya throws a jab when Ba Nyein was well out of range.
Ba Nyein throws a counter combo.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ba Nyein pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Adesanya back to the cage. Ba Nyein follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ba Nyein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Adesanya counters with a quick kick to the body but Ba Nyein blocks it.
Nice body punch from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Ba Nyein avoids it well. #T3#
Adesanya throws a front kick that sends Ba Nyein stumbling back into the cage.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Adesanya rushes Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Ba Nyein moves out of range.
Ba Nyein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ba Nyein blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Ba Nyein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ba Nyein tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya tries to work over Ba Nyein's front leg with a kick but Ba Nyein checks it.
Saw Ba Nyein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and Ba Nyein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Adesanya really felt that one!
Ba Nyein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Adesanya misses the shot to the body.
Ba Nyein lands a head kick!
Ba Nyein tries to clinch
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ba Nyein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adesanya is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein scores with a spinning back kick!
Adesanya tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Adesanya rushes Ba Nyein and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ba Nyein.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saw Ba Nyein.
Well Adesanya 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
As Israel Adesanya got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Nos encanta una buena salida. Nos encanta una buena pelea. Esto es parte de la cultura. Directamente hacia arriba. Somos un país de raza guerrera, los maoríes. Esto es parte de nuestra cultura. Si estallara una pelea en este momento, ¿qué harían todos ustedes? Me ignorarías y verías la pelea.'. |
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Event:
WCMMA Fight Night 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
Morbius Manifesto really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 272.3, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Israel Adesanya was cancelled.
So, the belt remains unclaimed. Very disappointing for everyone involved! |
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Event:
WCMMA New York 1
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adesanya sprawls well. Adesanya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. King gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Adesanya was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adesanya pinned against the cage. Adesanya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adesanya seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King looks for a takedown but Adesanya sprawls well.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King scores with a head kick. Adesanya tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adesanya as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Adesanya motions for King to come forward. Adesanya throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
King throws a series of punches but Adesanya avoids them all with ease.
King tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Adesanya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
King throws a counter combo.#CL2#
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adesanya.
Adesanya scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
King misses with a two punch combination.
King shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adesanya pinned against the cage. Adesanya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adesanya tried to counter with a leg kick but King avoided it.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
#T2#
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt King.
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!
King shoots in but no luck this time.
King misses with a kick to the body
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adesanya misses with a hook.
King throws a counter combo.#CL2#
King moves into the clinch.#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by King.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King misses with a takedown
and Adesanya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Cannabis Fight Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya throws a series of strikes that have King backpedaling.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
King dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
King shoots in and drives through. Adesanya sprawls well.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King fails with the takedown
and Adesanya counters with a good low kick that King was not able to check.
King looks winded!
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
King misses with a combination
and Adesanya counters with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a really nice looking cross but King seems unphased.
Adesanya lands with a right hand.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
A left and a right from King both land. Nice combination.
Adesanya with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adesanya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adesanya misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Raymond King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adesanya to the ground. Adesanya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
King lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
King shoots in for a takedown but Adesanya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
A jab from Adesanya finds it's way through King's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves out of range as Adesanya strikes.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King unleashes a big counter combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Adesanya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Adesanya here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
King throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
King lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by King.#CL2#
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adesanya with a nice calf kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adesanya swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Adesanya. #CUT2#Israel Adesanya's cut is getting worse.
Adesanya connects with the punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from King misses.
King closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
King throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
King avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adesanya throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Adesanya connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya pushes King away with a front kick.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
King misses with the combination.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
King lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adesanya backs up against the cage.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
A head kick misses from King.
King is breathing heavily.
King takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT#It looks like Raymond King has been cut.
Adesanya throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
King moves away from the strike by Adesanya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with a double jab
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King misses with an uppercut
and Adesanya counters with a thumping low kick.
Adesanya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adesanya wants it to stay on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Adesanya on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raymond King.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Whack! Adesanya lands a heavy head kick that drops King. The ref tackles Adesanya to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because King was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
WCMMA Las Vegas 1
Date: Feb 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Adesanya scores with a jab.
Venegas moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
Venegas misses with a takedown attempt - Adesanya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Adesanya catches Venegas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL#
Venegas closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Venegas throws a leg kick
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Venegas .
Adesanya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Venegas clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adesanya prevents the takedown attempt.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya wants to break free but Venegas has control.
#T1#
Venegas is working for takedown but Adesanya is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adesanya.
Venegas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Frankie Venegas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Venegas tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Venegas with a body shot.
Adesanya takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Venegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Venegas .
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Venegas shoots in and drives through. Adesanya sprawls well.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Venegas wants to clinch.
Venegas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adesanya cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya lands with an uppercut that bounces Venegas off the cage and back into range.
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Venegas drives through with a takedown into guard.
Venegas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adesanya is keeping the position for now.
Venegas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Venegas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Adesanya is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Venegas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adesanya is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Venegas trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Venegas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Venegas is really struggling to control Adesanya but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Venegas throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adesanya swinging wildly here.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Venegas eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Venegas moves out of range.
Venegas with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand. #CL#
Venegas clinches. #T4#
Venegas looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Venegas .
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
Venegas is looking to clinch but Adesanya is avoiding it.
Venegas misses with a takedown
and Adesanya 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.
Venegas throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Venegas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a straight right hand.
Adesanya circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Venegas is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Venegas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adesanya counters with a big right hand! Oh Venegas is in trouble here! Adesanya follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCMMA 1
Date: Jan 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Ba Nyein throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adesanya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Ba Nyein and pushes him back against the cage.
Ba Nyein misses with a punch on the inside.
Adesanya putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ba Nyein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
A frustrated look appears on Ba Nyein's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ba Nyein misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Adesanya misses
and Ba Nyein counters with a stiff right hand.
Ba Nyein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A low kick lands for Adesanya.
Adesanya takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adesanya wants to land a leg kick but Ba Nyein is out of range.
Ba Nyein misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1##CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.#BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ba Nyein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ba Nyein takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ba Nyein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adesanyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adesanya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adesanya is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Ba Nyein has Adesanya up against the cage in a clinch.
Ba Nyein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ba Nyein is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ba Nyein has had enough of the clinch but Adesanya keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ba Nyein counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Ba Nyein to acknowledge the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ba Nyein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Ba Nyein throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ba Nyein takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Ba Nyein's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ba Nyein can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ba Nyein lands a head kick!
#T3#
Ba Nyein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adesanya misses with a double jab
and Ba Nyein counters with a three punch combo that has Adesanya backing up. Adesanya nods at Ba Nyein to acknowledge the strikes.
Ba Nyein throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ba Nyein throws a head kick that misses
and Adesanya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Ba Nyein wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ba Nyein misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Adesanya connects with a looping right hand.
Ba Nyein misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Ba Nyein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ba Nyein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.
Adesanya misses with a body shot.
Ba Nyein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Adesanya misses with a low kick.
Ba Nyein looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
As Ba Nyein tries to get set, Adesanya tries to push him back and clinch up but Ba Nyein manages to avoid the attempt.
Ba Nyein throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Saw Ba Nyein will probably get the nod.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Adesanya lands a lovely overhand right.
Adesanya throws the left hand but Ba Nyein avoids the punch easily.
Ba Nyein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Ba Nyein misses the target. #CL2#
Ba Nyein gets a clinch.
Ba Nyein tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adesanya avoids it.#BC2#
Ba Nyein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick.
Adesanya jabs at Ba Nyein's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saw Ba Nyein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ba Nyein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ba Nyein wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
letting Adesanya counter with a right hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Adesanya.
A little jabbing left from Ba Nyein on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Ba Nyein avoids them all with ease.
Ba Nyein throws out a counter right but Adesanya avoids it with no problem.
Ba Nyein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
A punch combination from Ba Nyein misses.
It looked like Adesanya was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ba Nyein.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ba Nyein throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Ba Nyein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Adesanya has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Ba Nyein, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ba Nyein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ba Nyein throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
Ba Nyein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Ba Nyein scores with a shot to the body.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ba Nyein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Adesanya misses its target.
Adesanya throws a leg kick
enabling Ba Nyein to counter with a crisp jab.
Ba Nyein misses with a body kick.
Adesanya throws a big counter combination but Ba Nyein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adesanya checks a leg kick.
Ba Nyein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Adesanya jabs Ba Nyein right on the nose. Ba Nyein blinks but takes it well.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein is looking for the big counter here.
Ba Nyein misses with a double jab.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ba Nyein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ba Nyein misses the jab.
An inside leg kick from Ba Nyein misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Ba Nyein saw that one coming.
Ba Nyein shapes to counter with a head kick.
Ba Nyein tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya throwing a counter right hand but Ba Nyein manages to avoid it.
Ba Nyein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Adesanya takes a swing at Ba Nyein's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adesanya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ba Nyein - the referee stops the clock and Adesanya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ba Nyein. Adesanya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ba Nyein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ba Nyein takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ba Nyein has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Adesanya throws a combination. Ba Nyein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adesanya!
Ba Nyein scores with a nice strike.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ba Nyein.
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 Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ba Nyein is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL2#
Ba Nyein clinches with his opponent.
Ba Nyein works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ba Nyein avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adesanya scores with a kick to the body.
Adesanya takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ba Nyein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ba Nyein tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Ba Nyein breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya throws a big shot that misses.
Ba Nyein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ba Nyein tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range. #T1#
Adesanya on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Ba Nyein.
Ba Nyein scores with a jab to the body.
Ba Nyein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adesanya moves away.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ba Nyein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Ba Nyein moves out of range.
Ba Nyein is looking for the big counter here.
Saw Ba Nyein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adesanya moves out of range as Ba Nyein strikes.
Ba Nyein throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ba Nyein misses with a kick to the body.
Adesanya takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ba Nyein lands with an uppercut that bounces Adesanya off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Ba Nyein tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a one-two to the body.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Ba Nyein is just out of range.
Ba Nyein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya swings for the body but Ba Nyein moves out of range.
Ba Nyein raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ba Nyein throws a sloppy head kick and Adesanya moves out of range easily.
Adesanya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adesanya scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but Ba Nyein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ba Nyein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Ba Nyein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adesanya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ba Nyein misses the jab.#T3#
Danga de danga de dang - Ba Nyein scores with a four punch combination!#CL#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Ba Nyein up against the cage.
Ba Nyein is trying to break free.#BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Ba Nyein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ba Nyein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ba Nyein throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Adesanya throws a front kick that sends Ba Nyein stumbling back into the cage.
Ba Nyein blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Ba Nyein lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Adesanya showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ba Nyein.
A punch lands to the side of Adesanya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Adesanya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ba Nyein scores with a shot to the body.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Ba Nyein moves out of range.
Ba Nyein lands a head kick. Adesanya smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adesanya takes a swing at Ba Nyein's ribcage but misses.
Ba Nyein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Ba Nyein.
A telegraphed right hand from Ba Nyein misses the target.
Ba Nyein throws a head kick but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Saw Ba Nyein.
I think Ba Nyein 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
JohnDupe Nightclub Fight 12
Date: Dec 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mariduena showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a low kick but Mariduena avoids it.
Mariduena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Mariduena scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mariduena lands with a punch from half guard.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mariduena controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mariduena tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adesanya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adesanya tries to roll over but Mariduena keeps him under control.
Adesanya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adesanya tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Adesanya is controlling Mariduena's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Adesanya is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mariduena throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mariduena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mariduena has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hilo MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mariduena seems to be looking for submissions.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mariduena connects with a nice short shot to Adesanya's temple.
Adesanya is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Mariduena throws a strike but Adesanya avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Adesanya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mariduena trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Mariduena landing some decent shots from guard.
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Mariduena postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adesanya wants to sweep here but Mariduena controlling him for the moment.
Mariduena trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mariduena throws a big elbow that misses.
Adesanya has his hands on Mariduena's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mariduena is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adesanya is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adesanya has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Mariduena pulls Adesanya in close to prevent any damage.
Adesanya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mariduena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mariduena is trying to keep Adesanya in close.
#SUB2#
Mariduena throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Mariduena has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mariduena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Han Mariduena dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Mariduena swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya stuffs the takedown.
Adesanya is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Mariduena gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch. #BC#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Mariduena connects with the punch.
Mariduena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mariduena has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mariduena misses with a looping right.
Mariduena scores with a sloppy right hand. Adesanya should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya is looking to slow Mariduena down with leg kicks.
Mariduena throws a body shot but no joy.
Mariduena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Mariduena blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Mariduena looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mariduena shoots and misses #CL#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Mariduena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mariduena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adesanya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A solid leg kick lands there for Adesanya.
Mariduena throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Mariduena throws a big shot that misses.#T2##CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mariduena, pushing him back against the cage.
Adesanya lands a nice knee to the body.
Mariduena is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mariduena wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Mariduena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mariduena throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adesanya half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mariduena throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Mariduena looks for a takedown but Adesanya sprawls well.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T3#
Mariduena swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.
Mariduena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mariduena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mariduena wants to clinch.
Adesanya throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Adesanya, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mariduena looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice combination there by Adesanya.
#CUT#It looks like Han Mariduena has been cut.
Han Mariduena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mariduena throws a right and a left that Adesanya avoids nicely.
Mariduena swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mariduena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Mariduena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adesanya sprawls well. Adesanya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mariduena gets slowly back to his feet.
Mariduena circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mariduena with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adesanya connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mariduena avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mariduena swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a left and a right that stings Mariduena.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mariduena keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Han Mariduena's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mariduena throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Mariduena throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Mariduena shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adesanya pinned against the cage. Adesanya gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adesanya throws a nice looking combination but Mariduena bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mariduena misses.
Mariduena cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
Mariduena shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adesanya sprawls well. Adesanya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mariduena gets slowly back to his feet.
Adesanya is looking to counter punch.#T1##CL#
Adesanya rushes Mariduena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mariduena can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
#BC#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Mariduena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mariduena is trying to pull guard but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Han Mariduena.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Mariduena is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adesanya to keep the fight standing.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Mariduena. #BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T2#
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mariduena tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Nice jab there from Adesanya.
Mariduena throws a combination that misses
and Adesanya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mariduena looks to land a right hand but Adesanya moved out of range.
Adesanya takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mariduena swings widly with a right hand
and Mariduena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya with a nice cross.
Adesanya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Mariduena takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Mariduena circles away.
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mariduena was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Mariduena lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adesanya circles away quickly and effectively.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mariduena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adesanya paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adesanya is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mariduena.
Mariduena tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adesanya sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mariduena somewhat.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Mariduena pushes him off.
And Mariduena tries to counter it with a takedown but Adesanya pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
Adesanya dodges the punch combination from Mariduena.
Mariduena throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mariduena off to one side. #TD2#
Mariduena looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mariduena lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adesanya is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mariduena's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mariduena's back!
Han Mariduena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya keeps control of the position easily here as Mariduena tries to buck him off.
Adesanya'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adesanya 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Israel Adesanya!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Israel Adesanya!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya wins by unanimous decision!
Israel Adesanya took some time post fight to say the following; 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 23
Date: Oct 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Adesanya misses with the combination.
Dell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Adesanya staying out of range there.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adesanya circles away.
Adesanya fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Dell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adesanya sprawls well initially but Dell persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T1#
Adesanya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dell is working away from the top position though.
Dell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adesanya wants to control but Dell is keeping busy.
Adesanya tries to get to full guard but Dell has control of the leg.
Adesanya trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Dell manages to pass to mount!
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dell looking to finish Adesanya with some ground and pound. This is bad for Adesanya!
Adesanya keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Dell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adesanya trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dell controlling from the full mount.
Adesanya tries to hold on but Dell pushes him away. #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.
Dell controlling his opponent.
Adesanya sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adesanya tries to get to full guard but Dell has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dell is looking to advance position but Adesanya won't allow 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 Joshi Dell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Dell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dell shoots in but no luck this time.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell attempts a counter takedown but Adesanya avoids it well and moves away.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adesanya defends well and Dell ends up having to push Adesanya into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Dell won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dell misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Adesanya bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adesanya defends it nicely.
Dell swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
Dell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Adesanya thinks about the counter body kick.
Dell takes a kick to the side of the head.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Dell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adesanya.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Dell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dell throws a jab but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Dell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Adesanya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adesanya connects with a high 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 shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Dell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adesanya tries to avoid it but Dell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adesanya to the ground. Adesanya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dell backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Dell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dell is defended easily by Adesanya.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
A big right from Adesanya misses.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dell moves away.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Dell circles away.
#CL2#
Adesanya darts in and clinches Dell up against the cage.
Adesanya lands a knee to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya 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#
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dell tries for a takedown but Adesanya circles away easily
and Adesanya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell looks for a takedown but Adesanya sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshi Dell. 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.
Dell fails with the takedown
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dell.
Good exchange - Adesanya coming out on top.#T1#
Dell throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dell off to one side.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Dell moves out of range.
Adesanya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dell.
Adesanya looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dell tries for a takedown but Adesanya sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adesanya jabs at Dell's body.
Dell fails with the takedown.
Dell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adesanya counters with a head kick.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
Dell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya scores with a one two! Dell had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adesanya stuffs the takedown.
Adesanya is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Dell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Adesanya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dell. Dell circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Dell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Dell moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Dell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adesanya but Adesanya pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dell avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Dell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adesanya avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dell.#TD#
Dell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adesanya sprawls well initially but Dell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Well, if Dell 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.
Dell'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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adesanya 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'. |
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Event:
Nfld live 9
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
A left and a right from Gerritzen both land. Nice combination.
Adesanya misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Adesanya as Gerritzen shoots in.
Gerritzen misses with a series of wild punches.
Adesanya misses the jab.
Adesanya 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.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
Gerritzen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gerritzen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hilo MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Adesanya throws a jab but it's blocked by Gerritzen.
Adesanya throws a series of punches but Gerritzen moves out of range.
Gerritzen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gerritzen moves away from the strike by Adesanya.
Gerritzen feints the counter takedown.
Adesanya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gerritzen will feel that in the morning.
Adesanya shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gerritzen eats them both and turns towards Adesanya to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#ROC#Gerritzen is rocked!
Gerritzen get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Gerritzen stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Adesanya runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'We love a good one out. We love a good fight. This is part of the culture. Straight up. We’re a country of a warrior race, the Maori. This is part of our culture. If a fight broke out right now, what would you all do? You’d ignore me and you’d watch the fight. It’s in our DNA.'. |
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Event:
Nfld FN 17
Date: Aug 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya blocks the body kick.
Brovarnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brovarnik swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Brovarnik misses the shot to the body.
Brovarnik misses with a head kick.
Adesanya avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Adesanya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brovarnik.#CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Brovarnik blocks it.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brovarnik takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adesanya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brovarnik circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brovarnik goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Adesanya moves out of range as Brovarnik throws a body kick.
Brovarnik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brovarnik is looking to land body kicks.
Brovarnik throws a push kick but Adesanya slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Brovarnik.
Brovarnik misses with a body kick.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brovarnik throws the kick towards the body but Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya blocks a leg kick.
Adesanya checks the leg kick.
Adesanya connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brovarnik's hands.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Brovarnik.
Adesanya lands an overhand right.#T2#
Adesanya fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adesanya moves out of range of the body kick.
Brovarnik is looking to land body kicks.
Adesanya wants to counter with a clinch but Brovarnik pushes him away.
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brovarnik wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Adesanya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adesanya avoids a kick to the body.
Brovarnik tries to work over Adesanya's front leg with a kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Brovarnik's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brovarnik blocks a jab.
Brovarnik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brovarnik misses with a kick to the body.
Adesanya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Adesanya's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brovarnik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adesanya scrambles back to his feet.
Brovarnik throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Brovarnik swats away the attempt to clinch by Adesanya.
A head kick by Brovarnik misses #CL2#
and Adesanya moves into the clinch.
Adesanya wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Brovarnik has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Brovarnik.
Adesanya avoids a wild elbow strike from Brovarnik.#TD#
Brovarnik decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Brovarnik looking for a triangle here. Adesanya is fighting it but it looks tight! Brovarnik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Adesanya is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alexei Brovarnik! |
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Event:
Nfld FN 14
Date: Jul 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
Ceni tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ceni can't break the clinch.
#BC#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ceni is defended easily by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ceni dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at Hilo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Israel Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Ceni.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Ceni back into the cage.#BC#
Adesanya breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Ceni with a series of wild strikes but Ceni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ceni fails with the takedown.#T1#
Ceni shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Israel Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya. #CL#
Adesanya rushes Ceni and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Adesanya escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Ceni fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Ceni gets tackled into the cage by Adesanya. Adesanya maintains the clinch.
Ceni is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Ceni wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2##BC#
Adesanya pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ceni on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Adesanya throws a combination. Ceni tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ceni.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Ceni smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adesanya chopping away at his opponent's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ceni looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Ceni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Adesanya tries to clinch but Ceni moves out of range.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ceni at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
Ceni dives in and grabs Adesanya's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adesanya pushes down on Ceni's head and hops out.
Adesanya throws a one two combo.
Ceni takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#ROC#Ceni is rocked!
Adesanya lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
In his post fight interview, Israel Adesanya started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Nfld live 3
Date: Jul 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Dell swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dell throws a shot to the body.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Adesanya. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adesanya.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Dell avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dell clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dell.
#T1#
Adesanya catches Dell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adesanya throws a good cross that connects.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Adesanya instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Dell looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
Adesanya misses with a right hand
and Dell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Dell feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adesanyas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dell looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a two punch combo.
Adesanya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Dell misses the target.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Dell with a series of wild strikes but Dell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adesanya darts in trying to clinch
and Dell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Adesanya. That did some damage!
Joshi Dell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dell throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Adesanya. Those never looked like landing.
Dell throwing a counter right hand but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dell.
Dell throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Dell scores with a hook.
A good leg kick by Dell.
Adesanya tries to bum rush Dell with a series of wild strikes but Dell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dell throws a leg kick which misses Adesanya's front leg but catches the back leg as Adesanya tries to avoid it.
Dell takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya feints the counter takedown.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dell lands a nice hook to Adesanya's body. Adesanya takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dell misses with a straight right.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Dell.
Dell missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Adesanya has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T4#
Dell throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dell, pushing him back against the cage.
Adesanya wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dell takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#It looks like Joshi Dell has been cut.#BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adesanya connects with a jab.
Dell swings for the body but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Dell misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adesanya slips under a jab from Dell.
Dell avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Israel Adesanya will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Dell.
Dell misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Dell missing with a left hand there. Adesanya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adesanya lands with a hook. Dell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adesanya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dell.
Dell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adesanya momentarily.
Dell works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adesanya lands a jab-cross combination.
Dell throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dell.
Adesanya feints a counter leg kick.#T1#
A head kick from Adesanya lands but Dell takes it in his stride.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good leg kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adesanya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dell misses with a body shot.
Adesanya throws a leg kick which misses Dell's front leg but catches the back leg as Dell tries to avoid it.
Dell misses with a hook
and Adesanya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Dell does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Adesanya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dell in his tracks.
Dell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adesanya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dell avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Dell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Dell.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dell blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Dell fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adesanya checks a leg kick.
Adesanya lands a front kick.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Dell keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Adesanya has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adesanya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
A short right from Dell on the inside.
Dell doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dell throws out a loose jab but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jab by Dell.
Dell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dell is looking to score with low kicks.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Dell misses with a body shot.
Adesanya avoids the head kick by Dell.
Adesanya's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Adesanya duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Dell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Adesanya lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dell backs up against the cage.
Dell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
Adesanya gets a clinch. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adesanya.
Adesanya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adesanya looks to land a combination but Dell avoids it well.
Dell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Dell.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adesanya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dell throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adesanya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dell in his tracks.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dell.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya feints the counter takedown.
Dell takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Adesanya rushes Dell and presses him up against the cage.
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dell prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.#T1#
A short right from Dell.
Dell working aggressively here.
Dell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya throws a combination that misses
and Dell counters with a stiff right hand.
Adesanya connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Dell misses.
Adesanya slips a straight right by Dell.
Dell looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Dell misses with a shot to the body
and Adesanya counters with a stiff right hand.
Dell lands a nice looking body shot.
Adesanya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Adesanya checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Joshi Dell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Adesanya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
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!
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dell.
Dell throws a hook but Adesanya avoids it easily.
Dell misses with a looping right.
Dell keeps the fight on the outside.
Dell avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
It looked like Dell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dell checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Adesanya manages to break the clinch.
Adesanya clobbers Dell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A slow jab from Dell misses its intended target. #T3#
Adesanya moves away from the strike by Dell.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adesanya. That's going to slow Dell down.
Dell misses with a hook. Adesanya ducked under it nicely.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but Dell manages to duck under it in time.
Dell misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya moves out of range as Dell strikes.
Dell throws the left hand but Adesanya avoids the punch easily.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dell clobbers Adesanya with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dell.#T4#
Adesanya lands with a kick to the temple. Dell shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dell tries to work over Adesanya's front leg with a kick but Adesanya checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adesanya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adesanya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adesanya with a hook.
Adesanya throws a one two combo.
Dell misses with a low kick as Adesanya jumps back.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adesanya 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
After the fight, Israel Adesanya was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Nfld live 1
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
O Brien lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya is looking to slow O Brien down with leg kicks.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adesanya takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CUT#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
O Brien throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A shot to the body from O Brien misses
and Adesanya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A jab from O Brien misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Adesanya misses.
O Brien throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya scores with a push kick.
Adesanya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
O Brien scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
O Brien fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adesanya is out of range.
O Brien displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A jab from O Brien does it's job there.
O Brien throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
O Brien throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
O Brien takes a swing at Adesanya's ribcage but misses.
Seamus O Brien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya throws a head kick but O Brien moves out of range.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
Adesanya is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Brien with a body shot.
O Brien throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
A cross from O Brien lands.
Adesanya moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#That has opened up Israel Adesanya's cut even more.
O Brien bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adesanya's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a nice body kick.
O Brien misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Brien misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Adesanya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by O Brien's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
O Brien connects with a leg kick.
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
O Brien jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
O Brien misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien throws out a leg kick but Adesanya moves out of range and O Brien only half commits.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
O Brien lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
A low kick from O Brien is predictable there
and Adesanya counters with a big head kick but O Brien shrugs it off.
O Brien tries a low kick but Adesanya avoids it.
O Brien throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Brien misses with a two punch combination.
Adesanya steps to the side to avoid the strikes from O Brien.
O Brien is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T4#
O Brien is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adesanya.
O Brien looks to score with a jab to the body but Adesanya is just out of range.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps O Brien thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
A punch combination from O Brien misses.
Adesanya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Adesanya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adesanya scores with a head kick. O Brien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adesanya scores with a head kick. O Brien tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
O Brien thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien lands a lovely overhand right.
Seamus O Brien is winning the standup battle so far.
O Brien lands with a nice combination. Adesanya backs away looking to recover.
O Brien tried to score with a low kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
O Brien swings widly with a right hand
and Adesanya counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya misses the shot to the body.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
O Brien throws a hook but Adesanya blocks it.
A nice side step and Adesanya releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Adesanya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Brien throws out the jab.
Adesanya follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
O Brien fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
O Brien throws a looping overhand right but Adesanya ducks down to avoid it.
O Brien moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
O Brien scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adesanya in his tracks.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick by O Brien misses
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
O Brien throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adesanya counters with a nice low kick that buckles O Brien's knee momentarily.
O Brien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Adesanya counters with a solid body kick.
A jab from O Brien misses.
Adesanya throws a low kick but O Brien moves out of range easily. #T2#
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien misses with a straight left.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien checks a low kick from Adesanya.
O Brien throws a big counter combination but Adesanya scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adesanya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adesanya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
O Brien sizes up Adesanya with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#The cut above Israel Adesanya's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
O Brien loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Adesanya checks it.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T3#
O Brien fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Brien with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Brien lands a slapping body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Adesanya crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from O Brien - the referee stops the clock and Adesanya gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says O Brien. Adesanya manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adesanya moves away from the strike by O Brien.
O Brien moves out of range as Adesanya throws a body kick.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
O Brien connects with the punch.
Adesanya takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adesanya throws a lazy head kick
and O Brien counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya moves out of range of the strikes.
Adesanya now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A big right from O Brien misses.
O Brien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#Israel Adesanya's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Brien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adesanya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien scores with the left hand. Adesanya knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seamus O Brien dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Adesanya walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
O Brien swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adesanya.#ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
The fighters circling - O Brien throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
O Brien connects with a solid leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from O Brien.
O Brien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adesanya can do to turn this around?
O Brien tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from O Brien.
O Brien throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adesanya counters with a nice kick to the body.
O Brien looks to land a left hand but Adesanya moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya blocks a leg kick.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but O Brien manages to duck under it in time.
O Brien misses with an uppercut. Adesanya saw that one coming.
Adesanya lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Adesanya uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from O Brien.
O Brien misses with a body kick.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from O Brien.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adesanya scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O Brien connects with the punch.
Adesanya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from O Brien.
O Brien was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Some wild striking there from O Brien.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Brien looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Israel Adesanya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
O Brien connects with a body shot that sends Adesanya's belly button to the back.
O Brien throws a leg kick but Adesanya moved away.
Adesanya blocks a jab.
O Brien lands a leg kick that knocks Adesanya off balance momentarily.
O Brien throws a body punch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya shapes to counter with a head kick.
O Brien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adesanya.
O Brien avoids a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from O Brien misses the target.
O Brien misses with a looping right.
O Brien avoids the body shot from Adesanya.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
O Brien cracks a nice hook into Adesanya's ribs.
O Brien misses with a jab to the body
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
#T3#
O Brien cracks Adesanya with a good jab.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
O Brien misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by O Brien - just one landing.
O Brien 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.
Seamus O Brien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from O Brien misses.
O Brien wants to clinch up but Adesanya keeps it at a distance.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
O Brien misses with a low kick.
O Brien just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
O Brien scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adesanya swings for the body but O Brien moves out of range.
O Brien lands with a cross.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Brien rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
O Brien gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya swings wildly with an uppercut but O Brien uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adesanya throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seamus O Brien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for O Brien, 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seamus O Brien!
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ve seen it so many times. When you see somebody rising you want to tear them down because you feel inadequate and you want to call it humble. I am extraordinarily humble, believe me, but you’ll never know that because you never get to know me. Understand this, if one of us shining, we all win.'. |
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Event:
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Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya connects with a body shot.#CL#
Raynard darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the cage.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Adesanya forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Raynard jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adesanya walks away with a smile on his face. Raynard gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Raynard wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya counters with a good, hard body kick but Raynard shrugs it off.
Raynard wants to clinch but Adesanya slips to the side
and Adesanya counters with a left to the body.
Adesanya connects with a body shot.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Raynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Raynard closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a slapping leg kick.
Adesanya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raynard rather than just go for the knockout.
Raynard wants to clinch.#T1#
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Marlon Raynard has been cut.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Raynard.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Adesanya lands a nice shot to the body.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adesanya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard backing away here, and Adesanya unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice kick to the body. #T2#
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Adesanya lands with a nice body kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Raynard.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard tries to clinch up.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it. #T3#
Raynard wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Raynard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adesanya raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Raynard gets a clinch.
Raynard tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marlon Raynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya lands a nice uppercut.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
Raynard is trying to pull guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Raynard tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adesanya smiles and moves away.
Raynard looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
Raynard is breathing heavily.
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Raynard's body. Raynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Raynard's head.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya lands with a kick to the temple. Raynard shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is getting worse.
Marlon Raynard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Raynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice leg kick.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a low kick, right behind Raynard 's knee.
Adesanya lands a right hook to the body.
Adesanya thows a body kick. Raynard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
We've been told by Raynard's head coaches at Zombie MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body shot.
Raynard takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raynard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adesanya. Adesanya obviously looking to wear him down.
Adesanya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Raynard doesn't seem bothered though.
Adesanya lands with a good body shot.
Raynard closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A shot to the liver by Adesanya. Beautiful body shot.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a right hand to the body.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raynard closes the distance but Adesanya moves to the side
and Adesanya counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
A nice leg kick from Adesanya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raynard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raynard has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adesanya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Raynard takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adesanya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Raynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The fight stays on the outside here - Raynard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raynard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adesanya lands a nice hook to Raynard's body. Raynard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a leg kick.
Adesanya comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Raynard takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Raynard moves to clinch but Adesanya breaks away
and Adesanya counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Adesanya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Raynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raynard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Adesanya fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3#
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Raynard looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
Raynard closes the distance looking to clinch
and Adesanya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raynard looks to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a good low kick that Raynard was not able to check.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Adesanya wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adesanya throws a head kick that Raynard semi-blocks.
#CUT2#Marlon Raynard's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Adesanya lands a jab to Raynard's midsection.
Adesanya cracks a nice hook into Raynard's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Raynard's belly button to the back.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
#CUT2#Jeez, Marlon Raynard's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T4#
Raynard blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a low kick, right behind Raynard 's knee.
Adesanya lands a leg kick that knocks Raynard off balance momentarily.
Adesanya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raynard's sensitive parts.
Adesanya lands a head kick!
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Adesanya punishes Raynard's body with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya is having none of it.
Raynard is looking to clinch.
Adesanya is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Adesanya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adesanya lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marlon Raynard's cut.
That's time! Raynard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Raynard tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Adesanya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Raynard is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Raynard tries to clinch there but Adesanya circles away.
Raynard darts in trying to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a head kick. That will keep Raynard thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #ROC2#Raynard is rocked!
Adesanya throws a nice head kick!
Oh Raynard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Raynard wants to clinch.
Raynard seems to have got his legs back now.
Raynard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adesanya swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Raynard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Raynard tries to clinch but Adesanya moves away
and Adesanya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Raynard thinking.
Raynard tries to clinch
and Adesanya counters with a nice body shot.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marlon Raynard's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Israel Adesanya!
Our winner, Israel Adesanya, 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:
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Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Greenwald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Greenwald looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Greenwald loads up on a big right hand but Adesanya slips the punch.
Adesanya pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Greenwald is looking to counter punch.
Adesanya lands with a slapping head kick. #CL#
Greenwald moves into the clinch.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Greenwald backwards.
Greenwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya misses with the head strike.
Adesanya looking to stall.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greenwald.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Greenwald blocks an uppercut.
Greenwald is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Greenwald stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Greenwald fails to land.
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya tries to stall but Greenwald uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Greenwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Greenwald.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Greenwald is blocking nicely.
Greenwald swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Greenwald is looking to control Adesanya's arms but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greenwald has his back to the cage.
Adesanya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Adesanya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
Greenwald misses with some punches.
Adesanya takes a shot to the head.
Greenwald tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenwald is trying to stall.
Greenwald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Greenwald avoids it.
Adesanya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greenwald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adesanyas head.
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Greenwald stalling against the cage.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as Greenwald controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adesanya taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Adesanya fails to land.
Greenwald swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
Greenwald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greenwald just leaning against Adesanya, taking a breather. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
Greenwald being controlled against the cage.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
Adesanya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Greenwald up against the cage.
Greenwald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya 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#
Adesanya just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya takes a swing at Greenwald's ribcage but misses.
Adesanya ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick and Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greenwald throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Adesanya appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adesanya throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
It looked like Greenwald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Greenwald is just out of range.
Greenwald throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
Adesanya lands a head kick. Greenwald smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.
Adesanya is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Greenwald rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
A head kick by Greenwald misses
and Adesanya counters with a head kick.
Adesanya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Adesanya clinches with his opponent.
Greenwald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Greenwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Greenwald is keeping busy.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Adesanya.
Adesanya holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Greenwald blocks it.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald stalling against the cage.
Adesanya misses with the head strike.
Greenwald avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
Greenwald struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Greenwald tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Greenwald.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
#T3#
Greenwald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Greenwald lands a nice uppercut.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Greenwald.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Greenwald misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya is trying to stall.
Adesanya misses with a punch on the inside.
Greenwald is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Greenwald into the cage.
Greenwald throws an elbow that misses.
Adesanya trying to stall but Greenwald improves his position.
Greenwald misses with the head strike.
#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Greenwald.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Greenwald fails to land.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Greenwald.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Adesanya on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by Greenwald.
Greenwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adesanya throws a head punch that misses.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Greenwald blocks with his arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Greenwald was well out of range. Poor timing from Adesanya.
Greenwald misses with a head kick.
Adesanya explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Greenwald checks the leg kick.
Adesanya looks for the body kick but Greenwald saw that one coming.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Greenwald blocks a leg kick.
Adesanya swings for the body but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Greenwald stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Greenwald tries a low kick but Adesanya avoids it.
Adesanya throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greenwald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Greenwald moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adesanya looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
#T1#
Adesanya misses with a wild body shot.
Adesanya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Adesanya clinches.
Adesanya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adesanya.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adesanya.
A nice left hand lands by Greenwald.
Adesanya is looking to control Greenwald's arms but Greenwald gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adesanya has his back to the cage.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adesanya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Greenwald.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Greenwald misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greenwald lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Greenwald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adesanya up against the cage.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya being controlled against the cage.#T3#
Greenwald is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
Greenwald throws an elbow but it misses.
Greenwald looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Greenwald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greenwald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adesanya is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adesanya works on Greenwald's body with a couple of short punches.
Adesanya blocking some punches.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Greenwald blocks it with crossed arms.
Israel Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adesanya landing knees to the body.
Greenwald struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Adesanya avoids the elbow strike from Greenwald, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya presses Greenwald against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Glenn Greenwald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adesanya 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Bird misses with a double jab.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bird throws a front kick aimed at Adesanya's knee but Adesanya avoids it well.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bird blocks it well.
Bird misses with a double jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adesanya 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 Bird has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bird and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bird keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As Adesanya looks to move away, Bird throws a big counter combo but Adesanya just gets out of the way.
Adesanya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adesanya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adesanya.
Bird lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bird misses with a two punch combination.
Bird throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Bird throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
Bird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bird looking to slow down the pace here.
Bird is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya stalls. #T2#
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#It looks like Harley Bird has been cut.
Adesanya prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birds head.
Bird taking a breather.
Bird tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bird tries to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling the position.
A short left from Adesanya.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bird misses with a punch to the body.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Bird has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird is trying to push Adesanya away but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bird has had enough of the clinch but Adesanya keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adesanya is pushing Bird up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are getting on Adesanya's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Bird throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adesanya just leaning against Bird, taking a breather.
Adesanya stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harley Bird's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adesanya jabs Bird to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bird misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bird looks to land a body kick but Adesanya moved away.
Bird fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bird has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Adesanya holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bird's efforts to push away.
Adesanya prevents Bird from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Adesanya just leaning against Bird, taking a breather. #T1#
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya stalls.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Bird letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Bird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bird tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya pushes Bird back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adesanya taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Adesanya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adesanya.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Israel Adesanya.
Adesanya jabs at Bird's body.#T3#
Adesanya connects with a body shot that sends Bird's belly button to the back.
Adesanya lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bird at a distance.
Harley Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Bird doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bird throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adesanya appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bird misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bird throws a body kick that misses.
Bird takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bird throws a right hand that Adesanya ducks under and follows up with a left that Adesanya also avoids with ease.
Adesanya throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#Harley Bird's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird looks to throw a body kick#CL2#
and Adesanya counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
#T4#
Adesanya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya pushes Bird back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Bird misses with a body punch.
Adesanya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harley Bird's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bird falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL2#
and Adesanya counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Bird fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalling against the cage.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Bird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bird lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adesanya.#T1#
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Bird.
Bird wants to break free but Adesanya has control.
Bird is trying to stall.
Adesanya has Bird pushed against the cage.
Adesanya lands a nice uppercut.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Bird is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#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.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Bird trying to control the position but instead, Adesanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bird into the cage.
Adesanya blocks a body shot from Bird.
Bird wants to stall.
Bird wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T3#
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Adesanya avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bird.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bird wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Bird is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Bird into the cage.
Bird is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.#T4#
Bird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Bird tries to tie him up.
Bird trying to control the position but instead, Adesanya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bird into the cage.
Bird can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Bird goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bird wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harley Bird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adesanya 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
A relieved looking Israel Adesanya 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
We've been told by Adesanya's head coaches at IMMAC Training Facilityâ„¢ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Adesanya throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gracie's head.
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adesanya lands a body shot.
Gracie throws a jab when Adesanya was well out of range.
Adesanya scores with a kick to the body.
Adesanya throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Adesanya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adesanya trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
#SUB2#
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Adesanya is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramon Gracie thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Israel Adesanya was interviewed post fight and said 'I’ve seen it so many times. When you see somebody rising you want to tear them down because you feel inadequate and you want to call it humble. I am extraordinarily humble, believe me, but you’ll never know that because you never get to know me. Understand this, if one of us shining, we all win.'. |
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Event:
Bellicose- Reyes vs McCoy
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Adesanya connects with an inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Adesanya finds it's target.
Castro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adesanya's waist but Adesanya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Castro off to one side.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#It looks like Demian Castro has been cut.
A low kick lands for Adesanya.
Adesanya scores with a push kick.
Adesanya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Castro.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adesanya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
#ROC2#Castro is rocked!
Israel Adesanya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adesanya scores with a body shot.
Oh Castro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Castro is breathing heavily.
Adesanya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adesanya fakes the body blow, causing Castro to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Castro goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Israel Adesanya!
During a confident post fight interview, Israel Adesanya thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose - Prokop vs Vedran
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Our sources have told us that Adesanya has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Adesanya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Adesanya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Shamrock is blocking nicely.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shamrock. #CUT2#It looks like Israel Adesanya has been cut.
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shamrock takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya lands with a shot to the body.
Shamrock will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T1#
A head kick from Adesanya lands but Shamrock takes it in his stride.
Shamrock dodges the punch combination from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a leg kick that knocks Shamrock off balance momentarily.#CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya blocks an elbow strike.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adesanya.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#T2#
Shamrock blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
Shamrock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adesanya prevents Shamrock from breaking the clinch.
Shamrock crunches a lovely knee into Adesanya's ribcage.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a knee to the body.
Shamrock looks winded!
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya working Shamrock over with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Shamrock is trying to stall.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
#T3#
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Shamrock tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shamrock's face.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya scores with a knee to the head.
#T4#
A frustrated look appears on Shamrock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shamrock tries to land knees in the clinch but Adesanya avoids the damage to the body.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shamrock stalling in the clinch but Adesanya improves position.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
Adesanya blocks an elbow strike from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Adesanya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shamrock or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Adesanya throws a front kick that sends Shamrock stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Adesanya tries to keep at a distance but Shamrock has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adesanya's brow.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adesanya.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adesanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya scores with a push kick.
Shamrock is breathing heavily.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Adesanya moves out of range. #CL#
Adesanya moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya keeps control of Shamrock as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Adesanya has Shamrock pressed against the cage, preventing Shamrock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamrock can do to turn this around?
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shamrock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC2#
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shamrock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Israel Adesanya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Adesanya gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Adesanya scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Israel Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya lands a shot to the body.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shamrock tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the cage.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Shamrock manages to break the clinch.
Israel Adesanya is winning the standup battle so far.
Adesanya catches Shamrock with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adesanya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adesanya keeps Shamrock at a distance using the push kick.
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adesanya. Adesanya obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.#T3#
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Shamrock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shamrock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adesanya to score with a decent uppercut.
Adesanya scores with a jab.
Shamrock throws a nice looking combination but Adesanya bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Shamrock tries a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks it.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya scores with a hook to the body.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock tries to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling the position. #BC2#
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Adesanya, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Adesanya moves into range and clinches up with Shamrock.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Shamrock blocks it with crossed arms.
Shamrock taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shamrock misses with an elbow over the top.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but Shamrock blocks with his arms.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Israel Adesanya's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Shamrock takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Shamrock circles away.
Shamrock misses with a head kick.
Adesanya with a hook.
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adesanya connects with a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Adesanya - that will leave a mark!
Adesanya throws a head kick but Shamrock moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Shamrock is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Adesanya is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Adesanya scores with a spinning back kick!
Shamrock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Shamrock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL2#
Shamrock has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya landing knees to the body.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Shamrock working hard to break the clinch.
Shamrock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Shamrock takes a knee right on the jaw!
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shamrock has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Israel Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shamrock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shamrock is trying to force a seperation but Adesanya has the dominant position.
Shamrock tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Shamrock tries to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling the position.
Adesanya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock misses with a knee to the head.
Shamrock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adesanya.
#T3#
Adesanya lands a nice knee to the body.
Shamrock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Shamrock wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya blocks the elbow strike.
Shamrock wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shamrock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adesanya's brow.
Shamrock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shamrock is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Shamrock is trying to break free.
Shamrock tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the cage.
Shamrock has had enough of the clinch but Adesanya keeps him there for the moment.
Shamrock looking to throw knees to the head but Adesanya is blocking nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock pushes off an throws an elbow but Adesanya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shamrock can't find room to land a body shot as Adesanya controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 14, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Adesanya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adesanya is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Adesanya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Adesanya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adesanya throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Adesanya plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Adesanya. #CL#
Williams rushes Adesanya and presses him up against the cage.
Williams is working Adesanya over against the cage.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adesanya struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
#BC#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Adesanya.
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Adesanya.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adesanya has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
#T2#
Williams blocks a body shot from Adesanya. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the cage.
#BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Williams gets a clinch.
Adesanya working hard to break the clinch.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Williams blocks a body shot from Adesanya. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Williams blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adesanya.
#T3#
Adesanya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adesanya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adesanya, pushing him back against the cage.
Adesanya is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams prevents a body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adesanya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow. #BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice leg kick from Adesanya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well. #T4#
Adesanya lands a high kick!
#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adesanya tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams blocks a body shot from Adesanya. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adesanya counters with a body kick.
Adesanya throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Adesanya. That one must have hurt.
Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adesanya.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
Adesanya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rumple Williams 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#
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Williams.#CL#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Adesanya in a clinch.
Adesanya wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the cage.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adesanya tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
Rumple Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adesanya is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adesanya. Adesanya obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adesanya throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Williams forces Adesanya back against the cage and clinches.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams prevents a body shot from Adesanya. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adesanya tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Adesanya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Adesanya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Adesanya throws a fast counter high kick but Williams manages to duck under it in time.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adesanya wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adesanya's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Adesanya breaks the clinch.
Adesanya buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adesanya scores with a kick to the midsection.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
A good leg kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Williams has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adesanya. Adesanya obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Williams pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Williams manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adesanya's elbow.
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the cage.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams wants to stall.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Adesanya's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Adesanya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Williams 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.
Adesanya keeps the fight on the outside.
Adesanya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Adesanya throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Adesanya thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adesanya lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Williams tries to clinch but Adesanya moves out of range.
Adesanya is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adesanya scores with a head kick.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Israel Adesanya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adesanya manages to circle out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adesanya. That's going to slow Williams down.
Adesanya lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Adesanya throws a head kick that misses.
Williams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Adesanya lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Williams drives through and clinches with Adesanya against the cage.
Adesanya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
Williams has Adesanya pressed against the cage, preventing Adesanya from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Israel Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Adesanya blocks a head kick by Williams.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Adesanya replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Williams blocks it well.
Adesanya scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adesanya lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Adesanya connects with a high kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Adesanya swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adesanya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Adesanya avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Adesanya throws a chopping leg kick but Williams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Adesanya.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Adesanya misses with a body kick. #T1#
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adesanya steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adesanya manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Adesanya throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Adesanya lands a high kick!
Williams thuds a left hand into Adesanya's body.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adesanya tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2##CL#
Williams gets a clinch.
Adesanya wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Adesanya has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams tries to work over Adesanya's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Williams prevents a body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick from Adesanya, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Adesanya scores with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Adesanya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Adesanya.
Adesanya misses with a head kick.
Adesanya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adesanya turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adesanya. That's going to slow Williams down.
Adesanya throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Adesanya pushes him off.
Williams checks a leg kick.#CL#
Williams gets a clinch.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adesanya misses with a body punch.
Adesanya misses with a body punch.
Williams prevents Adesanya from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams has Adesanya pressed against the cage.
#T4#
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adesanya wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams blocks a body shot from Adesanya.
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!
Williams keeps control of Adesanya as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.#BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Adesanya!
Adesanya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams tries to clinch up but Adesanya circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams blocks a head kick by Adesanya.
Williams is looking to wear down Adesanya with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adesanya throws a head kick that half lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Israel Adesanya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adesanya 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Israel Adesanya!
Israel Adesanya tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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