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Event:
SMASH: Lang vs Hanma
Date: Jan 25, 2025 |
#R1# A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target. Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc. Le Franc keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic. Le Franc doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it. Adamovic sizes up Le Franc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Adamovic lunges at Le Franc with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Le Franc's hand. Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes. Adamovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLe Franc. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there. Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Le Franc.
Adamovic plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Adamovic throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Le Franc's head.#T1# Le Franc takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic lands a really nice looking cross but Le Franc seems unphased.
Adamovic connects with a jab. Adamovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Le Franc 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. Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Le Franc counters with a leg kick. Adamovic lands with an overhand left. Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic. Le Franc feints a counter leg kick. A looping hook to the body misses from Le Franc. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Le Franc gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T2# Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes. Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick misses from Adamovic. Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot. Le Franc moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses. Adamovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Adamovic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Adamovic misses with a hook
and Le Franc counters with a right hand to the body. Le Franc pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Le Franc gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. A nice leg kick from Adamovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T3# Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Le Franc appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Adamovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Le Franc sees it coming and avoids it easily. Le Franc uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic. Le Franc takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Jab by Adamovic. Adamovic lands a head kick. Le Franc smiles back at him and beckons him forward. Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Adamovic blocks a head kick by Le Franc.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Le Franc saw that one coming. Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot.#T4# Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily. A little jabbing left from Le Franc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily. Adamovic connects with a body shot. Adamovic moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Le Franc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adamovic stuns Le Franc with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Le Franc scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Adamovic scores with a hook. Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range. Adamovic wants to clinch up but Le Franc keeps it at a distance. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Le Franc takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses. Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
A big left from Adamovic misses. A swing and a miss from Adamovic. Le Franc only half commits to the counter leg kick. Adamovic works the jab nicely. Adamovic with a jab. Adamovic tests Le Franc's chin there with a solid looking shot. Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Le Franc takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Le Franc scores with a hook to the body. Adamovic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Adamovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a stiff right hand. #T1# Adamovic connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Le Franc's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Franc obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Le Franc throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throwing a counter right hand but Le Franc manages to avoid it. Le Franc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
Le Franc tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it. Adamovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Nice body kick from Adamovic. Adamovic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot. Le Franc is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adamovic rather than just go for the knockout. Adamovic lands with a nice body punch. Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Le Franc to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Le Franc swats him away and circles back towards the center. Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Le Franc's head but Le Franc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Le Franc looks like he wants to counter punch here. Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes. Adamovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Le Franc's head. Adamovic throws a leg kick and Le Franc counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc. Le Franc has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Le Franc moves out of range as Adamovic strikes. Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Adamovic throws a hook but Le Franc avoids it easily. Adamovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Adamovic connects with a looping right hand.
#T3# Le Franc drops his hands momentarily and Adamovic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Le Franc moves out of range easily. Le Franc is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Adamovic with a body shot. Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Franc can do to turn this around? Le Franc throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Adamovic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Adamovic misses with a right hand and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand. Le Franc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Adamovic lands an overhand right. Adamovic misses with a hook. Le Franc ducked under it nicely. A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Le Franc takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Adamovic cracks Le Franc with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Adamovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adamovic throws a head kick that misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adamovic jabs at Le Franc's body. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Le Franc might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Adamovic has got the better of the exchanges. Le Franc swats away the attempt to clinch by Adamovic. Le Franc steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Good shot there by Adamovic.#CL# Adamovic takes the fight into the clinch. Le Franc is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage.#BC2# Le Franc pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic 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. This is the final round!#R3# Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le Franc throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem. Le Franc walks into a left hand. #CL# Adamovic darts in and clinches Le Franc up against the cage. Le Franc tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
Adamovic throws a half hearted mid kick. Le Franc closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Adamovic misses the jab. Le Franc flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away. Adamovic lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Le Franc's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Le Franc scrambles back to his feet. Adamovic throws a head kick that Le Franc semi-blocks.
Adamovic scores with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there.#T1# Adamovic dips to his left and cracks Le Franc with an uppercut! Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand! Le Franc uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic. Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Le Franc takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Le Franc connects with a single shot there. Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Le Franc ducks down to avoid it. Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily. Adamovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Franc looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Le Franc throws a sloppy head kick and Adamovic moves out of range easily. #T2# Adamovic lands a jab to the nose. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic lands a jab to the nose. Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes. Le Franc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Adamovic. Adamovic catches Le Franc with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Le Franc lands a body shot.
Le Franc swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Adamovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Guy Le Franc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Le Franc staying out of range there.#CL# Adamovic pushes Le Franc up against the cage in a clinch.#T3# Adamovic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut. Adamovic tries to score a body lock takedown but Le Franc shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Le Franc tries to circle away but Adamovic has him pinned against the cage.#BC2# Le Franc breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Le Franc takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch. A nice side step and Le Franc releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Nice defenses there by Le Franc. Le Franc now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Nice defenses there by Le Franc. Adamovic connects with a jab. Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Le Franc was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice leg kick lands there from Adamovic. Adamovic throws a lazy head kick and Le Franc counters with a straight right hand.#T4# Le Franc avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic tries to clinch but Le Franc is having none of it. Le Franc slips a straight right by Adamovic. Le Franc gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic. Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Le Franc is out of range. Le Franc swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Le Franc. Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Le Franc.
Le Franc takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adamovic checks a low kick from Le Franc.
And that's the end of the fight! Valentin Adamovic showed his dominance in that final round. Well Adamovic 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27 Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27 Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! Valentin Adamovic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Mumba
Date: Dec 21, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sidorov.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamovic defends it well. Adamovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamovic misses with a kick to the body #TD2# and Sidorov counters with a single leg into guard. Adamovic didn't expect that. Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Adamovic wants to sweep here but Sidorov controlling him for the moment. Adamovic is pulling down on Sidorov's head to control his posture. Sidorov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sidorov postures up in Adamovic's guard and throws a big left but Adamovic blocks it. Sidorov throws an elbow that misses. Adamovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sidorov's guard. Nice move by Adamovic!#REVR# Adamovic postures up.
#T1# Sidorov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Adamovic trying to hold on to Sidorov's head to control him but Sidorov postures up.
#SUB2# Sidorov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sidorov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Adamovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Adamovic moves into full guard.
#T2# Sidorov throws an elbow that misses. Adamovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sidorov's guard. Nice move by Adamovic!#REVR# Sidorov controlling the position. Adamovic engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Sidorov trying to control the position.
#T3# Sidorov pulls Adamovic in close to prevent any damage. Sidorov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Adamovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sidorov's guard.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Sidorov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL# Adamovic rushes Sidorov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Adamovic is pressed up against the cage. Sidorov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamovic down to the mat. Adamovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target. Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Adamovic throws a jab when Sidorov was well out of range. Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Sidorov. Sidorov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Sidorov saw that one coming. Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Sidorov moved out of range nicely. A cross from Adamovic lands. Adamovic throws a hook but Sidorov blocks it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adamovic lands a high kick!
#CUT#It looks like Ivan Sidorov has been cut. Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD# Adamovic drops Sidorov with a beautiful combination! Sidorov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adamovic is looking for the KO!#ROC#Sidorov is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Sidorov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Adamovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Sidorov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamovic misses with a straight right. Adamovic stuffs the takedown. Adamovic tries to counter by clinching up but Sidorov breaks away and moves out of range. Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sidorov can do to turn this around? Sidorov misses with a takedown attempt - Adamovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Valentin Adamovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Sidorov. Adamovic throws a leg kick which misses Sidorov's front leg but catches the back leg as Sidorov tries to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic connects with a looping right hand.
Adamovic throws a series of punches but Sidorov moves out of range. Adamovic lands with a cross. #T1# Adamovic misses with a looping right. Sidorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Adamovic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Adamovic throws a good cross that connects.
Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sidorov was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic. Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentin Adamovic is winning the standup battle so far. Sidorov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Sidorov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic. Sidorov walks into a left hand. Adamovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sidorov manages to avoid it.#CL# Adamovic forces Sidorov back against the cage and clinches.#T2# Adamovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sidorov is looking for a takedown. Our sources have told us that Adamovic has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Sidorov fails to pull guard.
Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sidorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adamovic just stands there and leans against the cage. Sidorov tries to pull guard but Adamovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Sidorov drops back down to his feet.
Adamovic with a knee to the head.
#CUT#That has opened up Ivan Sidorov's cut even more. Adamovic lands a shoulder strike. Sidorov tries to pull guard but Adamovic holds him up against the cage and eventually Sidorov drops back down to his feet.
#TD2# Sidorov manages to pull guard.
Sidorov keeping moving, preventing Adamovic from controlling successfully. Adamovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Sidorov wants to sweep here but Adamovic controlling him for the moment. Adamovic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3# Adamovic is working hard here to advance position. Sidorov 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. Adamovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup. Ivan Sidorov has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Sidorov is looking for a triangle but Adamovic pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. No luck for Sidorov with that takedown attempt. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Sidorov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamovic. Adamovic obviously looking to wear him down.
Adamovic throws the left hand but Sidorov avoids the punch easily. Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamovic defends it well. Adamovic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sidorov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Sidorov moves away and avoids it. Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sidorov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adamovic defends it well. Adamovic looks to land a combination but Sidorov avoids it well. A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target. Sidorov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Ivan Sidorov's cut. That's time! Adamovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Adamovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sidorov under the eye. Ivan Sidorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD2# Sidorov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adamovic's half guard. Sidorov is just content to waste time from the top position. Adamovic takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Sidorov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Adamovic wants to sweep but no luck. Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Sidorov is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamovic has wrist control. Sidorov wants to control from the top but Adamovic keeps moving. #T1# Sidorov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Sidorov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Adamovic throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2# and Sidorov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adamovic! Adamovic regains half guard, as Sidorov was trying to land strikes. Sidorov misses with a head shot. Adamovic uses the momentum to regain guard. #T2# Sidorov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Adamovic keeping moving, preventing Sidorov from controlling successfully. Sidorov being controlled here momentarily. Sidorov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3# Sidorov throws a big elbow that misses. Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Adamovic blocks nicely. Sidorov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sidorov throwing strikes from guard but Adamovic blocks nicely. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Sidorov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adamovic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sidorov somewhat. Adamovic works Sidorov's body with a nice hook.#T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Adamovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. And Sidorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamovic pushes his down on his head and steps out. Adamovic works the jab nicely. Adamovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sidorov staying out of range there. And Sidorov tries to counter it with a takedown but Adamovic pushes his down on his head and steps out. Adamovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Valentin Adamovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Adamovic works Sidorov's body with a nice hook. Nice uppercut there from Adamovic. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Good leg kick by Adamovic. Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sidorov.
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 Valentin Adamovic. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamovic, 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:26 Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! An out of breath Valentin Adamovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Hallows vs Sicarius
Date: Nov 23, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Adamovic instigates a clinch. Adamovic landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocksaw's face.
Adamovic with a knee to the head.
A short right from Adamovic. Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Rocksaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rocksaw tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rocksaw misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rocksaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksaw.
Adamovic prevents Rocksaw from breaking the clinch. Rocksaw working aggressively here.
Adamovic lands a knee to the body.
I was talking to Adamovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Rocksaw misses with a short punch on the inside. We've been informed that Rocksaw 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. Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Rocksaw misses with a knee strike.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic lands a right hand. #T1# A nice left hand lands by Adamovic.
Adamovic trying to land knees to the body.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Rocksaw with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rocksaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rocksaw misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Rocksaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamovic blocks it with crossed arms. Adamovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rocksaw can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Rocksaw is defending well against a takedown attempt. Rocksaw working aggressively here.
Adamovic gets through Rocksaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adamovic scores with a knee to the head.
Adamovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Adamovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Rocksaw looks winded! Adamovic tries a knee to the head but Rocksaw blocks it.
Rocksaw connects with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rocksaw. Rocksaw misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# Adamovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Rocksaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a nice uppercut. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Rocksaw won't want to take too many of those. Adamovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Adamovic on the inside. Rocksaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic lands a right hand. Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocksaws head. Adamovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adamovic lands a nice uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic. Adamovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Rocksaw is rocked! Rocksaw blocks an uppercut.
Rocksaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamovic finish him? Rocksaw is leaning against Adamovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Rocksaw seems to have recovered his senses.#T3# Adamovic misses with a knee strike.
Rocksaw tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Knees in the clinch landing for Adamovic.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rocksaw backwards. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rocksaws head. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rocksaw tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Rocksaw.
Adamovic with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rocksaw has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic landing knees to the head.
Rocksaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Rocksaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rocksaw's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rocksaw landing knees to the body.
Adamovic is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T4# Rocksaw misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Rocksaw uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic avoiding damage as Rocksaw throws knees to the body.
Rocksaw throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamovic blocks it with crossed arms. Adamovic tries to land a knee to the head but Rocksaw blocks with his arms.
A knee to the head by Adamovic.
Adamovic with a knee to the head.
Rocksaw trying to land knees to the body.
Rocksaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#BC2# Rocksaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rocksaw gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Rocksaw bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#KD# Adamovic drops Rocksaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rocksaw looks back up at him and smiles so Adamovic waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Rocksaw slips a jab and a cross from Adamovic.
Rocksaw was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Adamovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD# Adamovic cracks Rocksaw with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adamovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rocksaw to stand back up! Adamovic misses with a looping right. A countering left hand to the body from Rocksaw misses. Adamovic looks to land a right hand but Rocksaw moved out of range. Valentin Adamovic is winning the standup battle so far. Adamovic cracks Rocksaw with a hook to the temple - Rocksaw is on wobbly legs here! Adamovic swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Rocksaw falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Adamovic wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentin Adamovic! Our winner, Valentin Adamovic, 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. Ramone Rocksaw spoke after the fight, saying 'Lanky piece of shit, it’s a joke'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Veainu vs Barboza
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#It looks like Macka Briggs has been cut. Some wild striking there from Adamovic.
Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Briggs connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamovic scrambles back to his feet.#CL2# Briggs gets tackled into the cage by Adamovic. Adamovic maintains the clinch. Briggs lands a hook to the side of the head. Briggs takes a shot to the head. A short uppercut from Adamovic. Adamovic cracks Briggs with a nice body shot. Briggs can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Briggs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Briggs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. Briggs has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Briggs lands an elbow inside that Adamovic shrugs off. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC# Briggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Adamovic connects with a single shot there. Adamovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Adamovic lands with a right hand. #CL2# Briggs tries to keep at a distance but Adamovic has taken the fight into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Adamovic.
#T1# Briggs working some nice short punches in the clinch. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Briggs.#TD2# Adamovic tightens his grip and picks Briggs up, before dumping him to the ground. Briggs manages to land in guard. Adamovic passes into half guard. Adamovic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Adamovic trying to mount his opponent but Briggs defends it. Briggs on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Briggs tries to get out of the position. Adamovic controlling the action here. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T3# Briggs throws a lazy right hand but Adamovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Briggs takes a body punch but keeps moving. Adamovic lands a front kick. Briggs moves in looking to clinch but Adamovic pushes him off. Adamovic cracks Briggs with a good jab. Decent striking displayed by Adamovic there. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic scores with a decent looking hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Briggs. Adamovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Briggs walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Adamovic connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Briggs! He's out on his feet! Adamovic rushes in and drops Briggs with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Valentin Adamovic! A very excited looking Valentin Adamovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Crazyhorse vs Kalske
Date: Sep 28, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Strand connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adamovic scrambles back to his feet. Adamovic throws a hook but Strand blocks it.#CL# Adamovic pushes Strand up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Strand breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Strand throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Strand thows a left - swing and a miss! A shot to the liver by Adamovic. Beautiful body shot. Strand throws a shot from downtown. Adamovic moves away and avoids it.#CL# Adamovic clinches. Strand tries to break the clinch but Adamovic is controlling the position. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. #BC2# Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target. Strand works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CL# Adamovic has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2# Strand's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Adamovic throws a big shot that misses. Adamovic throws a leg kick and Strand counters with a nice uppercut. A slow jab from Strand misses its intended target. Strand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamovic.#T1# Adamovic cracks Strand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Adamovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Strand should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Victor Strand has been cut. Adamovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adamovic wants to clinch. Adamovic tries to clinch up but Strand circles away and keeps his distance.#CL# Adamovic rushes Strand and presses him up against the cage. Adamovic misses with a punch to the body.
Strand wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamovic won't allow it.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2# Strand escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Strand counters with a lovely shot to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Strand.
Strand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Strand throws a good cross that connects.
#T2# Strand throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL# Adamovic closes the distance and clinches. Strand is looking to break free of the clinch but Adamovic has double underhooks. Strand blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2# Strand breaks the clinch.
Adamovic tries to clinch up. Strand misses with a straight right. Strand tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adamovic misses with a straight left. Strand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adamovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Strand's hands. Strand misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming. Strand lands a jab to the head.
Strand throws a hook but Adamovic avoids it easily. Adamovic lunges at Strand with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Strand's hand. Strand blocks a head kick by Adamovic.
Strand waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamovic. Adamovic misses with a left hand and Strand counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3# Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Strand moves away and avoids it. Strand throws a lazy right hand but Adamovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adamovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic misses with the combination.
Strand tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Strand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Strand throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adamovic is looking to clinch but Strand is avoiding it.
Strand misses with a straight left. Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Strand's shoulder, as Strand tries to avoid the shot. Strand throws a body kick that misses. #CL# Adamovic pushes Strand up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# Strand breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Strand finds it's way through Adamovic's defenses. Adamovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A little jabbing left from Strand on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4# Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamovic lands a head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Strand slips under a jab from Adamovic. Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adamovic tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Adamovic does no damage. Strand misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming. Adamovic throws a body punch but Strand moves out of range. Strand throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic. Strand avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Strand misses with a low kick. Adamovic throws the left hand but Strand avoids the punch easily. Adamovic cracks Strand with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Strand connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adamovic throws a right and a left that Strand avoids nicely. Strand swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Strand clobbers Adamovic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Adamovic moves in looking to clinch but Strand pushes him off. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Victor Strand will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Victor Strand's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Strand. Strand tries to land a front kick but Adamovic steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Strand pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adamovic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strand lands a jab to the head.
#KD2# Strand drops Adamovic with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adamovic looks back up at him and smiles so Strand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Adamovic is rocked! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Strand! Adamovic is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Strand! A victorious Victor Strand 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:
SMASH: Buddha vs Talvela
Date: Aug 25, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes. Adamovic misses with a head kick.
Hall throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT#It looks like Valentin Adamovic has been cut. Hall with a body punch. A glancing blow. Adamovic misses with a hook
letting Hall counter with a right hand. Adamovic throws a hook but Hall blocks it. Hall scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall staying out of range there. Hall misses with a straight left. Adamovic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hall moves away from the strike by Adamovic. Hall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hall swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall. Hall scores with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes. Hall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1# Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Crunch! Hall slams his shin into Adamovic's torso. Adamovic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hall on the side of the head. Adamovic 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. Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hall moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hall.
Adamovic throws a head kick that half lands.
Hall misses with a hook. Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic. Adamovic throws a leg kick and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Adamovic closes the distance but Hall moves to the side and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hall scoring well with a low kick there.
#T2# Good shot there by Hall. Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Hall. Adamovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely. Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hall swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Adamovic misses with a combination
and Hall makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice shot by Hall. Adamovic throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease. Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
Adamovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hall misses with a looping right. Adamovic works over Hall's head and body with a nice combination. Adamovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adamovic moves to clinch but Hall breaks away and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T3# Adamovic tries to clinch and Hall counters with a straight right hand. Hall misses with a body shot.
A jab from Hall misses. A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Hall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic. A head kick misses from Adamovic. Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Adamovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hall can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic misses with a right hand and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Adamovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall tried to counter with a leg kick but Adamovic avoided it. Hall lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Adamovic cracks a nice hook into Hall's ribs.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4##BC# Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adamovic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one. Jab by Adamovic. Adamovic scores with a nice strike. Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hall swats him away and circles back towards the center. Adamovic throws out a leg kick but Hall moves out of range and Adamovic only half commits. #CL2# Adamovic moves into the clinch. Hall prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Hall misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic blocking some punches.
#BC# Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adamovic slips a straight right by Hall. Adamovic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Adamovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Hall dominated that round. The cut man is working on Valentin Adamovic's cut. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Adamovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hall has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Adamovic misses the shot to the body. Nice body kick from Hall. Adamovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Hall throws a quick counter head kick but Adamovic was just out of range.#CL2# Adamovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. A short left from Hall. Hall throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards. Adamovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hall. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. Adamovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. Hall looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. #T1# Adamovic lands with a left to the head. Hall misses with the head strike.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Hall lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. Hall blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hall blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hall. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hall seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around. Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2# A nice left hand lands by Hall.
Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A jab from Hall misses. Adamovic on the wrong end of a nice hook. Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic. Adamovic connects with a right hand. Hall shakes it off.#CL2# Adamovic closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Hall lands on the inside with an uppercut. Hall lands a nice shot to the body. Hall lands a shot to the body. Hall lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Adamovic digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hall prevents a body shot from Adamovic. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. #T3# Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic cracks Hall with a nice body shot. Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A body shot lands from Adamovic.
A short right from Hall. #BC# Hall breaks the clinch.
Adamovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Hall takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adamovic lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T4# Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic. Adamovic with a nice calf kick. Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away. Hall throws a jab when Adamovic was well out of range. Henry Hall is winning the standup battle so far. Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Hall counter with a right hand. Nice jab there from Adamovic. Adamovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2# Adamovic has managed to clinch.
Adamovic lands with a light punch inside. #BC# Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Hall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Hall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Valentin Adamovic's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Hall throws a big shot that misses. Adamovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2# Adamovic moves into the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic. #BC# Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Good shot there by Adamovic. Adamovic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hall slips a jab from Adamovic. Hall walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CL2# Adamovic has Hall up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC# Hall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2# Adamovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Hall blocks a body shot from Adamovic. Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Hall lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hall's elbow. Hall tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land. Adamovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Hall lands a right hand. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic works on Hall's body with a couple of short punches. Adamovic is working Hall over against the cage. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
#T2# Hall lands a left hand.
Hall throws a head punch that misses. Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a hook from 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! Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A body shot lands from Adamovic.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Hall blocking some punches.
#T3# Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Hall is trying to push Adamovic away but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Adamovic pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic lands a left hand.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall. Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
#T4# A left hand lands to the body for Adamovic.
A hook to the body from Adamovic.
Hall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamovics head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hall lands a right hand. Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with the head strike.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Adamovic takes a shot to the head. Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Adamovic.
A nice left hand lands by Adamovic.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Valentin Adamovic. I think Adamovic 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:29 Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! An out of breath Valentin Adamovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
SMASH: Veainu vs Bonaparte
Date: Jul 28, 2024 |
#R1# Hall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Hall misses with a low kick.
Hall catches Adamovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Adamovic tries to clinch but Hall is having none of it. Adamovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adamovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.#CL# Adamovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Adamovic missing with knees to the body.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Adamovic trying to land knees to the body.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head. Hall working aggressively here.
Hall misses with some punches.
Adamovic trying to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Hall 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. Hall throws a head punch that misses. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hall. Adamovic landing knees to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Henry Hall has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Hall working aggressively here.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Hall lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. #T1# Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamovic landing knees to the body.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. Hall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Adamovic misses with a knee to the head. Hall avoiding damage as Adamovic throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hall. A short uppercut from Adamovic. Hall tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Adamovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamovic. Adamovic pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
Hall tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Hall avoiding damage as Adamovic throws knees to the body.
#T2# Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Adamovic missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamovic. Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall scores with a shoulder strike. Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. Hall prevents Adamovic from breaking the clinch. Hall makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adamovic misses with a knee to the head. A right handed body shot lands from Hall.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Adamovic prevents a body shot from Hall. Hall lands a shoulder strike. Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall blocking some punches.
A short right from Hall on the inside. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. Adamovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body. Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. Hall working aggressively here.
Adamovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic missing with knees to the body.
Hall lands with a light punch inside. Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Adamovic.
Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Hall softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hall lands a nice uppercut. Hall throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a punch to the body.
Hall misses with some punches.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it. Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Hall scores with a shoulder strike. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Henry Hall will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Henry Hall's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Hall lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hall scores with a spinning back kick! Hall connects with a high kick. Hall slips a straight right by Adamovic. Hall showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming. Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adamovic.
#CL# Adamovic moves into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Hall. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic. Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Hall throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body. Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Hall struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike. Adamovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head. Adamovic prevents a body shot from Hall. Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall misses with some punches.
#T2# Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamovic. Adamovic missing with knees to the body.
Adamovic working Hall over with knees to the body. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. 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! Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall wants to stall.
Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic lands a nice uppercut. Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic lands a good knee to the midsection. Hall won't want to take too many of those. Adamovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Valentin Adamovic has scored more points in the clinch so far. Hall is breathing heavily. Hall tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC# Adamovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Adamovic clinches. #T3# Adamovic prevents a body shot from Hall. Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic blocking some punches.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hall misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hall trying to stall but Adamovic improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut. A shot in the inside from Adamovic. A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall misses with some punches.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4# Adamovic trying to land knees to the body.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall. Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adamovic lands a knee to the head.
Adamovic working Hall over with knees to the body. Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamovic. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Henry Hall'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# Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL# Adamovic darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage. Adamovic looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hall scores with a nice hook to the head. Hall scores with a shot to the side of Adamovic's head. Hall misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adamovic utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Hall misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hall avoiding damage as Adamovic throws knees to the body.
Adamovic missing with knees to the body.
Adamovic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Hall tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage. Adamovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
#T1# Adamovic lands an uppercut. Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Hall.
Adamovic misses with a knee to the head. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards. Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic blocks a body shot from Hall. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
A nice left hand lands by Adamovic.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land. Adamovic blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hall. Hall lands a nice uppercut. Hall avoiding damage as Adamovic throws knees to the body.
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! Adamovic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hall.
#T2# Adamovic landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hall. Hall lands with a short head shot on the inside. Adamovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Hall lands a body punch in the clinch. Adamovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it. A short body shot lands from Hall as the two fighters clinch.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. Hall scores with a nice hook to the head. Adamovic prevents a body shot from Hall. Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall avoiding damage as Adamovic throws knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Hall.
Hall misses with the head strike.
#T3# Hall swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic. Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Hall misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Adamovic. Hall lands a hook to the side of the head. Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Hall fails to land. Hall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. Hall works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Adamovic.
Hall lands a nice uppercut. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall managing to block the knees to the body from Adamovic.
#T4# Hall lands a body punch in the clinch. Adamovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Hall - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Hall lands with a right to the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall. A shot in the inside from Hall. Adamovic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hall avoids it. Hall misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic tries to land knees in the clinch but Hall avoids the damage to the body. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
A short left from Adamovic. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Henry Hall. I think Hall 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28 Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29 Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SMASH: Thai vs Brown
Date: Jun 29, 2024 |
#R1# A head kick misses from Leonov. Leonov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Adamovic clobbers Leonov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Nice uppercut there from Leonov. The fighters circling - Leonov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Jab by Adamovic. Leonov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Adamovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Leonov throws out the jab. #CL# Adamovic closes the distance and clinches. Leonov is struggling to control the position. Leonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A shot in the inside from Adamovic. Adamovic misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov taking a breather. #T1# Leonov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Leonov working aggressively here.
Leonov blocks an uppercut.
Leonov scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov leaning against his opponent.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Adamovic blocks a body shot from Leonov. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Leonov.
#BC2# Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Leonov looks to land a body kick but Adamovic moved away.#CL# Adamovic drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov blocking some punches.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2##BC2# Leonov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL# Adamovic drives through and clinches with Leonov against the cage.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
Leonov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. A short right from Leonov on the inside. Leonov controlling the action here for a moment.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
Leonov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Leonov pushes Adamovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Leonov is trying to force a seperation but Adamovic has the dominant position.#T3# Leonov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Leonov breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Adamovic moves into the clinch. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
#BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Leonov moves forwards but Adamovic connects with a nice, crisp jab. Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leonov throws out a leg kick but Adamovic moves out of range and Leonov only half commits. #CL# Adamovic pushes Leonov up against the cage in a clinch. Leonov lands with a light punch inside. Leonov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adamovic up against the cage. Leonov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adamovic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Leonov can turn it around. Adamovic working aggressively here.
#T4# Leonov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Leonov can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Leonov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Leonov blocking some punches.
Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Leonov stalling in the clinch but Adamovic improves position. Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Leonov backwards. Leonov prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Leonov backwards. Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Leonov controls his hands.
A short left from Adamovic. Leonov misses with a short punch on the inside. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Valentin Adamovic will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2# Adamovic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL# Adamovic closes the distance and clinches. Leonov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Adamovic avoiding damage as Leonov throws knees to the body.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Leonov 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. Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Adamovic letting Leonov take a breather here.#BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Adamovic closes the distance and clinches. Adamovic blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Leonov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Leonov tests Adamovic's chin there with a solid looking shot. Leonov throws a nice outside leg kick. Leonov misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Leonov misses with a body shot.
Leonov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adamovic sees it coming and avoids it easily. Leonov throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adamovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Adamovic moves out of range of the body kick. Leonov jabbing away but nothing is landing. Nikolay Leonov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Adamovic drops his hands momentarily and Leonov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Adamovic blocks a jab. Adamovic tries to counter by clinching up but Leonov breaks away and moves out of range. Adamovic throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range. Leonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Adamovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Leonov manages to circle out of the way.#CL# Adamovic rushes Leonov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch.
#CL# Adamovic has Leonov up against the cage in a clinch.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Leonov blocks it.
#T2# Leonov wants to stall.
Leonov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Leonov dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Adamovic sizes up Leonov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Leonov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Leonov staying out of range there.#CL# Adamovic darts in and clinches Leonov up against the cage. Leonov stalling in the clinch.
Adamovic is leaning against Leonov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Leonov'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. Adamovic misses with some punches.
#T3# Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Leonov slips a straight right by Adamovic.#CL# Adamovic moves into the clinch. Valentin Adamovic has scored more points in the clinch so far. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Leonov lands an uppercut. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Leonov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Adamovic can't find room to land a body shot as Leonov controls the action.
Leonov blocks a body shot from Adamovic. Leonov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Adamovic tries to work over Leonov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic working aggressively here.
#T4# A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov. #TD# Adamovic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2# Leonov manages to escape and get back to his feet! A nice leg kick from Leonov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leonov misses with a straight right. Adamovic lunges at Leonov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Leonov's hand. Leonov looks to throw the jab but Adamovic is out of range. Adamovic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leonov.
Adamovic lands with a hook. Leonov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Adamovic lands a head shot.#ROC#Leonov is rocked! Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Leonov is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamovic finish him?#CL# Adamovic clinches up with Leonov and pushes him back against the cage. Leonov seems to have recovered his senses. Both guys are working to get underhooks. 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 Valentin Adamovic will probably get the nod. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3# Leonov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adamovic has time to react. Leonov looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamovic is just out of range. Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Leonov counter with a right hand. Leonov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamovic. Some wild striking there from Leonov.
Adamovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leonov under the eye. Leonov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Leonov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL# Adamovic gets in close and instigates a clinch. A shot in the inside from Leonov. Leonov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adamovic or not. Leonov working hard to break the clinch. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1# Leonov blocks a body shot from Adamovic. #BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch.
Adamovic lands a lovely overhand right. Adamovic lands a jab to Leonov's midsection.#CL# Adamovic gets a clinch. Adamovic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Leonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leonov misses with a hook from the clinch. Leonov lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Leonov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leonov.#CL# Adamovic moves into the clinch successfully.
Leonov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
#T2# Adamovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Leonov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL# Adamovic clinches up against the cage. Leonov pressing his opponent against the cage. Leonov displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adamovic up against the cage. Adamovic lands with a right to the head. Leonov wants to break free but Adamovic has control.
#BC2# Leonov breaks from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with a looping left. Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leonov.#T3##CL# Adamovic clinches up against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Leonov. Nikolay Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A short right from Adamovic on the inside. #BC2# Leonov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamovic is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Adamovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL# Adamovic instigates a clinch. Leonov has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Leonov has Adamovic pushed against the cage. Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Leonov wants to stall.
Leonov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4# Leonov is trying to break the clinch but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage. Adamovic being controlled against the cage. Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leonov misses with a punch on the inside.
Leonov looking to slow down the pace here.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Valentin Adamovic. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamovic, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27 Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27 Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! A very excited looking Valentin Adamovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024 |
#R1# Gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2# Adamovic rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Adamovic. Adamovic is working Gracie over against the cage. Adamovic pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Adamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gracie. A short left from Adamovic. A body shot lands from Adamovic.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryan Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gracie is breathing heavily. Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head. Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut. This has been an exciting period of action! Adamovic scores with a nice hook to the head. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T1# Adamovic pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Adamovic presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not. Gracie is working for takedown but Adamovic is calmly controlling the position for now. Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic. Good body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches.#TD2# Adamovic tightens his grip and picks Gracie up, before dumping him to the ground. Gracie manages to land in guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Adamovic passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard. Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Adamovic stalling. #T2# Adamovic tries to stand but can't do so whilst Gracie controls his leg. Gracie wants to control but Adamovic is keeping busy and won't allow it. Adamovic passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3# Adamovic wants to take Gracie's back but he can't do it this time. Gracie is just holding on here. Adamovic manages to take his back.
Adamovic controlling well, preventing Gracie from escaping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position but Adamovic manages to sink in the hooks. So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4# Gracie is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adamovic is riding his opponent, not letting Gracie buck him off. Gracie trying to control the action but Adamovic just sinks the hooks in. Gracie rolls, trying to escape but Adamovic keeps control of the position.
Gracie trying to control but not successfully. Adamovic is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Adamovic circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Adamovic moves into range and clinches up with Gracie. A short body shot lands from Adamovic as the two fighters clinch.
Adamovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adamovic is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamovic down to the mat. Adamovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2# Adamovic has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Adamovic lands a shot to the body. Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Adamovic prevents it.
Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC# Gracie 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.#CL2# Adamovic rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. A right hook to the body lands for Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a right hand. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adamovic lands a right hand. #T1# Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic works on Gracie's body with a couple of short punches. Adamovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adamovic displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage. Adamovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Adamovic. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic. Adamovic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T2# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adamovic lands a nice uppercut. Adamovic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. Adamovic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adamovic digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected. Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around. Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Adamovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Good body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head. Adamovic is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A short right from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a right hand. Adamovic gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#Gracie is rocked! Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head. Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Gracie throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adamovic blocks it with crossed arms. #T3# Adamovic lands a body punch. Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adamovic is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic! A relieved looking Valentin Adamovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. In defeat, Bryan Gracie stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm an old man now... but here I am. I'm blessed to fight in front of you. The day where I quit this thing is in front of me... and I'm glad my blood was spilled.'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Railio vs Frewin
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gracies jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Adamovic moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off. Gracie throws out a token jab with nothing on it. No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses. As Gracie tries to get set, Adamovic tries to push him back and clinch up but Gracie manages to avoid the attempt. Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Gracie's head. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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. Gracie loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch. Gracie cracks Adamovic with an open hand slap. A jab from Adamovic finds it's way through Gracie's defenses. Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adamovic pinned against the cage. Adamovic gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Adamovic tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gracie manages to circle out of the way. Gracie misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adamovic.
Adamovic seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Gracie swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2# Gracie gets a takedown into half guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Gracie seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Adamovic trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Adamovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Gracie perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2# Gracie has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Adamovic defend it? Gracie steps over the head and cranks it - Adamovic is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kron Gracie! Our winner, Kron Gracie, 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:
SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adamovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Day is looking to land body kicks. Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Day counters with a low kick, right behind Adamovic 's knee. Day fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adamovic checks it well. Day misses with a head kick.
Adamovic lands a slapping body shot.
Adamovic cracks a nice hook into Day's ribs.#CL2# Adamovic drives through and clinches with Day against the cage.
Adamovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. I was talking to Day's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Day missing with knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but Adamovic blocks it.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Day. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
#T1# Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Day with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Valentin Adamovic has been cut. Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut. Adamovic managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Day scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Adamovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Day. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it.#T2# Adamovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Day blocks a body shot from Adamovic. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. Day misses with a knee to the head. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Adamovic lands with a right to the head. Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3# Day looking to throw knees to the head but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Day landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Day misses with a knee to the head. Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adamovic can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Day takes a shot to the head. Day tries to land a knee to the head but Adamovic blocks with his arms.
Adamovic lands with a right to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
#T4# Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
A knee to the head by Day.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Day uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Adamovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Day scores a nice knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Adamovic - that landed with a thud.
Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adamovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day blocks a body shot from Adamovic. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Valentin Adamovic's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Adamovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Day manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Day circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2# Adamovic gets a clinch. Day blocks an uppercut.
Day missing with knees to the body.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamovic avoids the damage to the body. Nice body punch from Adamovic - that landed with a thud.
Day looking to throw knees to the head but Adamovic is blocking nicely.
Day blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic can't get the takedown.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Day. Adamovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Day backwards. Day throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Day's elbow. #T1# Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Day using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamovic managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day misses with a knee to the head. Day trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Adamovic. Adamovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Day 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. Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but Adamovic blocks with his arms.
Day misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Adamovic.
Day misses with a knee to the head. #T2# Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Day. Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head. Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamovic avoids the damage to the body. Day blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Adamovic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Adamovic lands with a light punch inside. Adamovic lands a body punch in the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Day. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Day blocks a body shot from Adamovic. A head punch blocked on the inside by Day. #BC2# Adamovic manages to break the clinch.
#T3# Adamovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Day tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Adamovic manages to circle out of the way. Day dodges the punch combination from Adamovic.
#CL# Day moves into range and clinches up with Adamovic. Day prevents a body shot from Adamovic. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic. Adamovic avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Day seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around. Day missing with knees to the body.
Adamovic tries to throw a body punch but Day avoids it by throwing Adamovic back against the cage. #T4# Adamovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Day trying to land knees to the body.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Day trying to land knees to the body.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Day takes a shot to the head. Day missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Day unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adamovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Day with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Valentin Adamovic's cut. That's time! Day's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3# Adamovic connects with a body shot. Adamovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Adamovic tries to clinch up. Day thinks about countering with a body kick. Adamovic is looking to clinch. Adamovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
An inside leg kick lands from Day. Adamovic tries to clinch up. Adamovic tries to clinch but Day is having none of it. #CL2# Adamovic moves into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Day misses with a knee to the head. Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamovic avoids the damage to the body. Day tries to land a knee to the head but Adamovic blocks with his arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. #T1# Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Day blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Day missing with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Day blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Day backwards. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic gets through Day's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic pushes Day back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Day blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Day. Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Adamovic avoiding damage as Day throws knees to the body.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic. Leg Day has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Adamovic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Day. Day blocks an uppercut.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Day controls his hands.
#T3# Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A body shot lands from Adamovic.
Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic can't find room to land a body shot as Day controls the action.
Day lands a good knee to the midsection. Adamovic won't want to take too many of those. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Day.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Days head. Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Day tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Adamovic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Adamovic managing to block the knees to the body from Day.
Day misses with a knee to the head. #T4# Day tries to land knees in the clinch but Adamovic avoids the damage to the body. Day blocking some punches.
Day tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Day backwards. Day is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamovic is defending well for now. Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
Day misses with a knee strike.
Day tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Day misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
And that's the end of the fight! Valentin Adamovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Adamovic 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! A very excited looking Valentin Adamovic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Barrels
Date: Jan 07, 2024 |
#R1# Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Osiris counters with a straight right hand. Osiris has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight. A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target. Osiris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Adamovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osiris manages to avoid it.#CL2# Adamovic clinches up with Osiris and pushes him back against the cage. Osiris working aggressively here.
Osiris lands with a right to the head. #BC2# Adamovic manages to break the clinch.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamovic swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Osiris to counter with a crisp jab. Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big left from Osiris misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Adamovic.
Osiris ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic. A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target. Osiris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. This has been an exciting period of action! Adamovic cracks Osiris with an open hand slap. Adamovic cracks Osiris with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Eric Osiris has been cut.#T1# Adamovic misses with a hook
and Osiris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Osiris misses with a straight right. Adamovic works Osiris's body with a nice hook. Adamovic throws a leg kick which misses Osiris's front leg but catches the back leg as Osiris tries to avoid it. Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Osiris finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Osiris moves out of range easily. Osiris throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it. Adamovic throws an off balance right hand
and Osiris counters with a stiff right hand. Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osiris counters with a leg kick. Adamovic works Osiris's body with a nice hook. Adamovic bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Osiris's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Adamovic clobbers Osiris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Adamovic misses with a right hand enabling Osiris to counter with a crisp jab. #T2# Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osiris.
Osiris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab. Adamovic lands a nice shot that snaps Osiris's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Osiris misses the target. Osiris takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Adamovic misses with a body punch
and Osiris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Adamovic walks into a stiff left hand from Osiris. Adamovic misses with a two punch combination.
Osiris slips under a jab from Adamovic. A little feinted left hand from Osiris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Adamovic scores with a leg kick.
Adamovic defending well as Osiris loads up on a big left hand. Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Osiris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Adamovic misses with a left hand letting Osiris counter with a right hand. #T3# Nice defenses there by Osiris. Osiris throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it. Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Osiris saw that one coming. Osiris is looking to counter punch. Adamovic throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily. Osiris feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2# Adamovic darts in and clinches Osiris up against the cage. Osiris cracks Adamovic with a nice body shot. Osiris tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Osiris.
Osiris digs a right hand into Adamovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adamovic's gas tank. Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic blocking some punches.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Osiris. A short right from Adamovic on the inside. Osiris misses with the head strike.
Adamovic is stalling here.
Osiris doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic trying to control the position but instead, Osiris has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adamovic into the cage.#T4# Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic tries to break the clinch but Osiris is controlling the position. Osiris working aggressively here.
Osiris lands with a short shot to the head. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic pushes Osiris back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic lands a body shot. Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. A right hand to the body from Adamovic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osiris. Osiris misses with a punch on the inside.
Osiris misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Valentin Adamovic will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Eric Osiris's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# A big left from Adamovic misses. Adamovic looks to land a right hand but Osiris moved out of range. Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adamovic throws a hook but Osiris avoids it easily. Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Osiris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adamovic misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Adamovic cracks Osiris with an open hand slap. Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Osiris counter with a right hand. Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Osiris. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target. Adamovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Osiris manages to avoid it. Osiris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adamovic misses with a looping right. Osiris is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1# Adamovic misses with a right hand and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Nice uppercut there from Adamovic. Osiris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab. Adamovic misses with a straight left. Nice uppercut lands for Adamovic. That snapped Osiris's head back.
Osiris misses with a body punch
enabling Adamovic to counter with a crisp jab. Adamovic lands an overhand right. Osiris blocks a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Osiris. Osiris was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adamovic works Osiris's body with a nice hook. Osiris moves out of range as Adamovic strikes. Osiris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Osiris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adamovic. 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! Adamovic misses with a hook.#T2# Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Osiris moves out of range as Adamovic strikes. Adamovic digs a good body shot into Osiris's ribs. Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Osiris. Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Osiris saw that one coming. Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Osiris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Adamovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Osiris throws a looping overhand right but Adamovic ducks down to avoid it. Adamovic tries a low kick but Osiris avoids it. Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Osiris's shoulder, as Osiris tries to avoid the shot. A jab from Adamovic does it's job there. Osiris slips under a jab.#T3# Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Adamovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL# Osiris clinches up with Adamovic and pushes him back against the cage. Osiris tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic tries to circle away but Osiris has him pinned against the cage. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Osiris lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Osiris lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2# Adamovic breaks the clinch.
Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Osiris's shoulder, as Osiris tries to avoid the shot. Adamovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Osiris doesn't seem bothered though. Adamovic slips a straight right by Osiris. Adamovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2# Adamovic moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# Adamovic blocks a body shot from Osiris. Eric Osiris has scored more points in the clinch so far. Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Osiris tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Osiris tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2# Adamovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osiris slips a straight right by Adamovic. An attempted straight right counter from Osiris misses the target. Osiris misses with an uppercut. Adamovic saw that one coming. A little jabbing left from Adamovic on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Adamovic misses with a straight left. Adamovic misses the jab. A quick step to the side and Osiris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Osiris counter with a right hand. Adamovic misses with a left hand and Osiris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Adamovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osiris.
Osiris quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Eric Osiris'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3# Adamovic misses with a hook
and Osiris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Adamovic jabbing away but nothing is landing. It looked like Osiris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Adamovic. Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Osiris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Adamovic is rocked! Osiris blocks a jab. Adamovic misses with a hook
and Osiris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adamovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Osiris finish him? Osiris lands a brutal uppercut that launches Adamovic off his feet! Adamovic tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eric Osiris! Eric Osiris bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SMASH:Nascimento vs Gustafsson
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily. Adamovic looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range. Adamovic throws a leg kick letting Smith counter with a right hand. Adamovic misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand! Smith 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. Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adamovic. Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick. Smith throws the left hand but Adamovic avoids the punch easily. Smith tries to move into range but Adamovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL# Adamovic moves into the clinch. Smith misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Smith takes a shot to the head. A battle for position here, against the cage. Smith slowing the pace effectively.#T1# Smith holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Smith has Adamovic pressed against the cage, preventing Adamovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith. Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Smith's head. A nice left hand lands by Smith.
A short right from Adamovic. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Smith backwards. A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith. #T2# Smith's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! 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 short right hand to the side of the head by Smith. Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic lands a body shot. Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Smith. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Smith wants to stall.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
#BC# Adamovic breaks from the clinch.
Adamovic misses with a right hand enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. #T3# Adamovic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Smith checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Smith throws a counter combo. Adamovic throws a body shot but no joy. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. Adamovic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adamovic misses with a right hand and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Adamovic connects with a nice looking jab.
Adamovic misses with a hook. Smith ducked under it nicely. Smith throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem. Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Smith. Adamovic cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adamovic is looking to chop away at Smith's legs. Smith throws out a leg kick but Adamovic moves out of range and Smith only half commits. Adamovic needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there. Adamovic misses with a looping right. Smith was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T4# Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic misses with a hook. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adamovic. Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. A jab lands there for Smith. Adamovic throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily. A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target. Adamovic thumps Smith with a low kick. Adamovic takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamovic 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Adamovic throws a low kick but Smith moves out of range easily. Adamovic slips under a jab. Adamovic misses with a wild body shot. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic 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# Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch. Smith misses with a hook. Adamovic ducked under it nicely. It looked like Adamovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Smith. Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Adamovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Smith feints a counter leg kick. Adamovic connects with a leg kick. Adamovic tries to clinch up. Smith feints a counter leg kick. Adamovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Adamovic stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Smith throws a nice outside leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Adamovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Nice uppercut there from Adamovic.#T1# Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Smith. Adamovic scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Smith moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. A swing and a miss from Adamovic. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. A big left from Adamovic misses. Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Smith flicks out a counter leg kick but Adamovic steps away. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adamovic, as that shot connected.
Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Adamovic misses with a low 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! Smith connects with a leg kick. #T2# Smith moves away from the strike by Adamovic. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. A left lands for Adamovic. A low kick from Adamovic is predictable there and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Smith dips to his left and cracks Adamovic with an uppercut! Adamovic tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Adamovic 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. Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss! A combination from Adamovic does no damage. Adamovic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs. Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Smith's head but Smith sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Smith feints a counter leg kick. Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch.#T3# Left hook, right uppercut from Smith. #ROC2#Adamovic is rocked! Adamovic lands a right hook to the body.
Adamovic throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily. Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adamovic throws a leg kick that is checked and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Adamovic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well. Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamovic missing with a left hand there. Smith was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Smith throws a counter combo. Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Smith displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab. Smith moves away from the strike by Adamovic. #T4# A looping hook to the body misses from Adamovic. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet. Smith throws out a counter right but Adamovic avoids it with no problem. Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around? Adamovic misses with a wild body shot. Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it. Adamovic throws an off balance right hand
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. 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! Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with an inside leg kick. Adamovic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut. Adamovic moves to clinch but Smith breaks away and Smith counters with a series of strikes. Adamovic will be more careful next time no doubt. Valentin Adamovic is winning the standup battle so far. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adamovic throws an off balance right hand
#KD2# and Smith counters with a crisp right hand that drops Adamovic! Smith lets Adamovic back up to his feet, looking for a finish! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leon Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Adamovic throws a leg kick which misses Smith's front leg but catches the back leg as Smith tries to avoid it. Adamovic connects with a body shot that sends Smith's belly button to the back. Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smith counters with a thumping low kick. Adamovic misses with a looping left. It seemed like Smith was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. A chopping leg kick lands by Adamovic. Adamovic scores with a shot to the body.
Adamovic lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith only half commits to the counter leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic lands with a straight right. Smith didn't see that one coming. A jab lands there for Adamovic. Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adamovic misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Adamovic throws a quick inside leg kick. Adamovic misses with a hook
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Smith blocks a low kick nicely. Adamovic scoring well with a low kick there.
Smith slips a jab from Adamovic. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Smith slips under a jab. Smith tries a quick counter leg kick but Adamovic is wise to it. Adamovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith. Adamovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith. Smith misses with a hook.#T2# Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
letting Smith counter with a right hand. Smith avoids the body shot from Adamovic.
Adamovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Adamovic throws a leg kick and Smith counters with a right hand 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! Adamovic jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith connects with a body shot. A cross from Adamovic lands. Smith works over Adamovic's head and body with a nice combination. Smith slips under a jab from Adamovic. Adamovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Adamovic misses with a straight right. Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Smith looks like he wants to counter punch here. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic. Adamovic misses with a left hand letting Smith counter with a right hand. #T3# Nice cross by Adamovic. Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adamovic misses the jab. Adamovic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Smith ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic. A jab lands there for Smith. Adamovic throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily. Adamovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Adamovic. Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adamovic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adamovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T4# Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Smith is looking for the big counter here. Adamovic lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Smith throws a series of strikes that have Adamovic backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adamovic throws a leg kick enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab. Oh Adamovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Adamovic throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Adamovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Adamovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Smith scoring well with a low kick there.
Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Smith counters with a crisp right that sends Adamovic to the canvas! Smith follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leon Smith! Leon Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, Knock Out Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SMASH: Sitsongrit vs Kentas
Date: Nov 25, 2023 |
#R1# Ragnaar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnaar 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 Adamovic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adamovic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#KD2# Adamovic drops Ragnaar with a beautiful combination! Ragnaar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Adamovic is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut. An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar. Adamovic feints and then cracks Ragnaar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnaar down. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic scores with a shot to the body.
Ragnaar shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Ragnaar throws a leg kick that is checked and Adamovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ragnaar swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Ragnaar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Ragnaar lands a nice shot that snaps Adamovic's head back.
Ragnaar throws a push kick but Adamovic slaps the foot to one side. Adamovic cracks Ragnaar on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Ragnaar falls backwards against the cage. Adamovic follows up with more strikes that drop Ragnaar to his knees. Adamovic keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Ragnaar! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic! Our winner, Valentin Adamovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. In defeat, Nils Ragnaar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna Train Hard Again And Get The Next Win'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic connects with an inside leg kick. We've been hearing reports that Kusnemirpow has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely. Adamovic throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adamovic misses the jab. Kusnemirpow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adamovic's waist but Adamovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kusnemirpow off to one side. Kusnemirpow on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adamovic. Adamovic obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Adamovic misses. Kusnemirpow throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it. Adamovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kusnemirpow. That did some damage! Adamovic connects with an inside leg kick. Adamovic swings for the body but Kusnemirpow moves out of range.
Adamovic misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kusnemirpow darts in looking for a takedown but Adamovic gets double underhooks and turns Kusnemirpow into the cage. Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Kusnemirpow blocking some punches.
#T1# Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Kusnemirpow. #BC2# Adamovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Adamovic digs a good body shot into Kusnemirpow's ribs. Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Kusnemirpow is just out of range.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Kusnemirpow. Adamovic tries to improve position but can't. #SUB# Kusnemirpow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamovic has escaped the position, nice work there. Adamovic prevents Kusnemirpow from moving into mount. Adamovic is looking for a sweep. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Adamovic can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB# Kusnemirpow is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adamovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Kusnemirpow tries to move to mount but Adamovic blocks the move with his legs. #SUB# Kusnemirpow is trying to get an arm triangle but Adamovic is defending well. #SUB# Kusnemirpow goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Adamovic has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kusnemirpow but great work by Adamovic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Kusnemirpow is looking to reverse the position. Adamovic trying to control the action but Kusnemirpow is working from the bottom. Kusnemirpow is looking to reverse the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Adamovic trying to control the position but Kusnemirpow is working away. Kusnemirpow tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adamovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Adamovic wants to stand but Kusnemirpow is controlling his arm. Adamovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Kusnemirpow is trying to improve his position. The referee tells the fighters to keep busy. Kusnemirpow tries to bench press Adamovic off him but Adamovic keeps the position. Adamovic is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kusnemirpow will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Adamovic tries to stand but Kusnemirpow is controlling his head. Kusnemirpow manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adamovic's best efforts. Kusnemirpow is staying active underneath Adamovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Kusnemirpow is looking to improve his position.
#SUB# Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Adamovic wants to control but Kusnemirpow is keeping him busy. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB# Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Kusnemirpow looking for submissions from an awkward position here. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. That's time! Kusnemirpow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Adamovic misses with a straight left. A slow jab from Adamovic misses its intended target. Adamovic tests Kusnemirpow's chin there with a solid looking shot. Kusnemirpow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adamovic misses with a body shot.
Kusnemirpow was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adamovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kusnemirpow has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Kusnemirpow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab. Good exchange - Adamovic coming out on top. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic lands a leg kick that knocks Kusnemirpow off balance momentarily. Adamovic has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kusnemirpow is landing a low percentage of strikes. Adamovic with a hook. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamovic lands a nice shot that snaps Kusnemirpow's head back.
Kusnemirpow ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic.#T1# Adamovic feints and then cracks Kusnemirpow's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kusnemirpow down. Kusnemirpow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Kusnemirpow defending well as Adamovic loads up on a big left hand. Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Kusnemirpow 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. Kusnemirpow staying out of range there. Kusnemirpow throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it. Adamovic connects with a solid leg kick. Adamovic throws a hook but Kusnemirpow blocks it. Kusnemirpow throwing a counter right hand but Adamovic manages to avoid it. Adamovic throws a big shot that misses. An inside leg kick lands from Adamovic. Nice uppercut lands for Adamovic. That snapped Kusnemirpow's head back.
Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Kusnemirpow uses good head movement to avoid it. Kusnemirpow misses the jab. Adamovic digs a good body shot into Kusnemirpow's ribs.#T2# Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Kusnemirpow saw that one coming. Kusnemirpow fails with the takedown. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kusnemirpow shoots for a takedown but Adamovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Adamovic scores with a nice head shot. A shot to the liver by Adamovic. Beautiful body shot. Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Kusnemirpow moved out of range nicely. Adamovic feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kusnemirpows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Kusnemirpow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kusnemirpow. Kusnemirpow swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Adamovic lands a big head kick that sends Kusnemirpow to the canvas! Adamovic follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic! Our winner, Valentin Adamovic, 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:
NYF 36: Anudo vs Simons
Date: Sep 30, 2023 |
#R1# Lauzier misses with a right hand and Adamovic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Adamovic is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lauzier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier. Lauzier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauzier. Lauzier is trying to break the clinch but Adamovic is controlling him. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Lauzier blocking some punches.
#BC# Lauzier manages to break the clinch.
Adamovic smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. Adamovic misses with a hook. Lauzier ducked under it nicely. A little feinted left hand from Lauzier on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1# That kick from Adamovic tenderised Lauzier's leg. Lauzier is trying to keep his angry face on. Adamovic moves out of range as Lauzier strikes. Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Adamovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lauzier is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lauzier checks a leg kick. Lauzier has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lauzier there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#It looks like Gabriel Lauzier has been cut. Lauzier with a nice cross. Lauzier misses the jab. Lauzier looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Adamovic jabbing away but nothing is landing. The fighters circling - Lauzier throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Adamovic's head but Adamovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adamovic connects with a leg kick. Adamovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lauzier. Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier. Adamovic slips a jab from Lauzier. Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Adamovic walks into a straight right hand from Lauzier. Adamovic throws a low kick but Lauzier moves out of range easily. #T2# Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic. A big right from Lauzier misses. Good exchange - Adamovic coming out on top. Lauzier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic. Adamovic cracks Lauzier with a good jab. Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Lauzier. Lauzier checks a leg kick nicely. Adamovic takes one to the side of the head.
Adamovic moves out of range as Lauzier strikes. Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lauzier swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Adamovic walks into a stiff left hand from Lauzier. Adamovic looks to land a left hand but Lauzier moved out of range nicely. Adamovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Adamovic lands a jab to the nose. Lauzier misses the jab. Nice uppercut lands for Lauzier. That snapped Adamovic's head back.
Adamovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Adamovic misses the shot to the body. Adamovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Lauzier ducks down to avoid it. #T3# Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lauzier. Lauzier throws a poor cross that misses
and Adamovic counters with a left to the body. Lauzier looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Lauzier throws a hook but Adamovic blocks it. A good leg kick by Adamovic. Adamovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Adamovic throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily. Lauzier moves into range and connects with a jab. Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Adamovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lauzier manages to avoid it. Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adamovic misses with a low kick as Lauzier jumps back. Adamovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lauzier under the eye. Adamovic slips under a jab. Lauzier connects with a right hand. Adamovic shakes it off. Lauzier misses with a hook. Adamovic ducked under it nicely. Lauzier on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Lauzier shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Adamovic slips a jab from Lauzier. Adamovic scores with a jab to the head.
Lauzier is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4# Lauzier keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic. Adamovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lauzier doesn't seem bothered though. Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Adamovic ducks down to avoid it. Lauzier needs to keep his hands up - Adamovic had a free shot at his head there. Lauzier throws a lazy right hand but Adamovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Adamovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Adamovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lauzier slips a straight right by Adamovic. Adamovic moves out of range as Lauzier strikes. Lauzier misses with a right hand and Adamovic counters with a nice uppercut. Adamovic lands a jab to the nose.#KD2# Adamovic cracks Lauzier with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adamovic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lauzier to stand back up!#ROC2#Lauzier is rocked!#CUT2#Gabriel Lauzier's cut is getting worse. Adamovic lands a nice hook to Lauzier's body. Lauzier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oh Lauzier is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily. Adamovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adamovic! But no joy. Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Lauzier uses good head movement to avoid it. Lauzier seems to have got his legs back now. Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lauzier is out of range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Gabriel Lauzier's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Jab by Lauzier. Adamovic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier. Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adamovic. Adamovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Adamovic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lauzier has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier. Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Adamovic stuns Lauzier with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Lauzier connects with a jab. Adamovic works the jab nicely. Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Lauzier is just out of range. Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Adamovic slips the punch. It seemed like Adamovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing. Adamovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzier moves away. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss! Adamovic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lauzier defending well as Adamovic loads up on a big left hand. Lauzier was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adamovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lauzier. Lauzier is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1# Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Lauzier counters with a lovely straight right hand! Adamovic cracks Lauzier with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Lauzier tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Adamovic pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Lauzier is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic! Valentin Adamovic 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:
NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch. Jab from Adamovic.#TD# Sharpe gets a takedown into half guard. Adamovic is not content to let Sharpe control the position. Adamovic has his hands clasped together around Sharpe's back. He's all about the action. Sharpe seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic wants to get back to full guard. Adamovic wants to get back to his feet.
Adamovic is looking to get back to full guard here but Sharpe has managed to pass to side control instead. Adamovic can't do much from the bottom here. #T1# Adamovic looking for a sweep but Sharpe has passed into full mount! Oh no! Sharpe misses with a head shot. Adamovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Sharpe trying to control but Adamovic is having none of it. We've been hearing that Sharpe has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Adamovic tries to hold on but Sharpe postures up. Adamovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sharpe with a couple of short strikes. Adamovic blocking the ground and pound. #T2# Adamovic is looking to improve his position but Sharpe isn't that keen on the idea. Adamovic slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Sharpe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Sharpe throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely. Sharpe is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sharpe working Adamovic over with strikes. Adamovic is looking to escape. Adamovic is trying to get back to full guard. Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists. 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! Ground and pound from Sharpe. Adamovic trying to hold on to Sharpe's head to control him but Sharpe postures up.
#T3# Sharpe working over Adamovic with some ground and pound. Adamovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Ground and pound from Sharpe. Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Adamovic trying to control but Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe is trying to control. Adamovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamovic's head. Sharpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Adamovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamovic. Sharpe content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4# Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Adamovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sharpe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Sharpe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sharpe looking for a sweep. Not yet Sharpe, not yet. Adamovic looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Sharpe looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Adamovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sharpe's guard. Sharpe 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. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Sharpe 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# Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sharpe. Sharpe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2# Adamovic rushes Sharpe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Sharpe wants a takedown but no success here.
Sharpe lands a hook to the side of the head. Sharpe blocking some punches.
Adamovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Sharpe can't get the takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Sharpe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adamovic after a bit of a struggle. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donovan Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adamovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic has Sharpe pushed against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Adamovic.
Sharpe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sharpe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamovic can do to turn this around? Sharpe blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD# Sharpe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adamovic can't fight it off and eventually Sharpe manages to take the fight to the floor. Adamovic looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1# Sharpe landing with the ground and pound. Sharpe works a leg free and moves into half guard. Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Adamovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe. Adamovic is concentrating on defense, preventing Sharpe from advancing position. Sharpe throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely. Adamovic wants to get back to full guard. Adamovic manages to get to full guard.
Adamovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2# Adamovic controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself. Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet. Sharpe cracks Adamovic with a solid left hand. Sharpe lands a couple of digs. Sharpe postures up.
Sharpe is working Adamovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Sharpe lands a couple of decent looking shots. Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses. Adamovic looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sharpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3# Sharpe trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Sharpe chips away with some ground and pound. Sharpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Adamovic tries to land a sweep but no joy. Adamovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adamovic is pulling down on Sharpe's head to control his posture. Sharpe throwing strikes but missing. Adamovic wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Sharpe distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Sharpe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4# Sharpe distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Adamovic has momentary wrist control but Sharpe slips an elbow through the middle. Adamovic is controlling Sharpe's posture. Adamovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Adamovic controlling the position. Sharpe wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position. Sharpe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Adamovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Adamovic bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sharpe's guard. #REVB# And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Donovan Sharpe dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Sharpe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic. Adamovic lunges at Sharpe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sharpe's hand. Sharpe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Adamovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sharpe scrambles back to his feet. Sharpe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adamovic throws out the jab. Adamovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #TD# Sharpe gets a takedown into half guard. Adamovic is looking for a sweep. Sharpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Sharpe thows a huge punch but Adamovic dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Sharpe there. Adamovic wants to improve his position but Sharpe is controlling well.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamovic's head. Well, if Sharpe 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.
Adamovic is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Sharpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Sharpe is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Adamovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Sharpe is thwarting Adamovic's attempts to control the position. Adamovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. Sharpe prevents Adamovic from improving his position. Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Valentin Adamovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Adamovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sharpe is working away from the top position though. Sharpe is nestled in close to Adamovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Adamovic gets full guard. Adamovic tries to land a sweep but no joy. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adamovic holds on and takes a little breather. Donovan Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Sharpe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Adamovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Sharpe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Adamovic is pulling down on Sharpe's head. It's preventing any offense from Sharpe, at least for the moment.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3# Sharpe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamovic. Sharpe lands with a good body shot. Adamovic throws a hook but Sharpe blocks it. Adamovic throws a shot to the body.
Adamovic throws a hook to the side of Sharpe's head but Sharpe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Donovan Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD# Sharpe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Adamovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Adamovic's guard now, I'm sure. Sharpe working some strikes from top position. Sharpe throws a big right hand that misses. Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body. Adamovic 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. Sharpe with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# Sharpe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. Adamovic striking off his back but it's not causing Sharpe any problems. Sharpe works over Adamovic with some ground and pound from guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Sharpe throws a big elbow that misses. Adamovic is trying to keep Sharpe in close.
Sharpe scoring with punches to the head and body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Sharpe keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adamovic's head. Donovan Sharpe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Sharpe with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Adamovic keeping moving, preventing Sharpe from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Donovan Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sharpe, 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donovan Sharpe! An out of breath Donovan Sharpe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 16, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL2# Adamovic darts in and clinches Adebisi up against the cage. We've been hearing reports that Adebisi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adebisi prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Adebisi is working for takedown but Adamovic is calmly controlling the position for now. Adamovic avoiding damage.
Adebisi misses with the head strike.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic effectively controlling the action here. Adamovic is pressed up against the cage. Adebisi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adamovic down to the mat. Adamovic avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Adebisi dodges the punch combination from Adamovic.
Adebisi is looking to counter the offense by Adamovic and move into the clinch. Adamovic feints and then cracks Adebisi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Adebisi down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adebisi walks into a straight right hand from Adamovic. Adamovic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adebisi. Good standup being displayed there by Adamovic as he connects with a hook.#T1# Adamovic works Adebisi's body with a nice hook. Adamovic throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Adebisi to counter with a crisp jab. Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adebisi counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adamovic's knee momentarily. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adamovic throws a nice outside leg kick. Adamovic throws a low kick, looking for Adebisi's leg but Adebisi calmly moves out of range. Adamovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A low kick lands for Adamovic.
Adamovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adebisi blocks a jab. A quick step to the side and Adebisi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Adamovic throws a body punch but Adebisi moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Adamovic. Adebisi does a little dance to reset his feet. Adebisi seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Adebisi's shoulder, as Adebisi tries to avoid the shot. It appears Adebisi was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2# Adamovic moves into the clinch.#T2# Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Adebisi. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Adebisi blocking some punches.
#TD# Adebisi has Adamovic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adebisi pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adamovic tumbling to the mat - Adebisi dives into Adamovic's guard. Adamovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Adebisi looking to pass the guard. Adamovic has Adebisi pulled in close to control his posture. #T3# Adamovic keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully. Adamovic pulls Adebisi in to control the position. Adamovic is trying to keep Adebisi in close.
#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Adamovic lands a leg kick that knocks Adebisi off balance momentarily. Adamovic lands the left hand. A jab lands there for Adamovic. Valentin Adamovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A jab from Adamovic misses. Adebisi is looking to counter with a body kick. Adamovic lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# A slow jab from Adebisi misses its intended target. Adamovic throws out a counter right but Adebisi avoids it with no problem. Adamovic darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Adebisi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Adamovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adebisi. Adamovic with a nice cross. Adamovic tries to land a leg kick but Adebisi saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adamovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Adamovic lunges at Adebisi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adebisi's hand. Adebisi walks into a straight right hand from Adamovic. Adamovic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adamovic tries to score with a low kick but Adebisi moves his leg out of the way. Adebisi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Adamovic misses with a straight right. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic 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# Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Adebisi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Adebisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab from Adamovic. Adamovic scores with a nice head shot. Adebisi moves out of range of the strikes. Adamovic swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD# and Adebisi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Adamovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Adamovic is not content to let Adebisi control the position. Adebisi passes to full mount! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adebisi landing punches. #T1# Adebisi landing shots from mount. Adamovic regains half guard. Adebisi prevents Adamovic from improving his position. Adebisi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Simon Adebisi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Adebisi looks to land a strike but Adamovic avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Adebisi trying to control but Adamovic is working from the bottom. Adamovic looking to control.
Adebisi works over Adamovic with some ground and pound from guard. Adebisi 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.#T2# Adebisi scoring with punches to the head and body. Adamovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Adamovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adebisi. Adamovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Adebisi won't allow Adamovic to sweep him here. Adebisi lands a couple of elbows. Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position. Adebisi passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3# Adebisi is looking to take a break and control but Adamovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Adebisi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Adebisi trying to control the position but Adamovic is working away. Adebisi landing strikes. Adamovic keeping his opponent close. You can see the frustration on Adamovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Adamovic manages to get back to half guard. Adebisi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Adamovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Adamovic trying to control here.
Adamovic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adamovic. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adamovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Adebisi throws a big elbow that misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3# Adamovic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adebisi. Adebisi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Adamovic is looking to chop away at Adebisi's legs. Adebisi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Adebisi slips a jab from Adamovic. Adamovic throws an off balance right hand
#CL# and Adebisi counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid it. A head punch on the inside from Adebisi fails to land. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Adebisi. #TD# Adebisi wants the takedown. Adamovic is fighting it off but Adebisi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Adamovic's guard against the cage. Adebisi lands a couple of digs. Adebisi throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Adebisi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1# Adebisi throws a big right hand that misses. Adamovic controlling the position. Adamovic wants to sweep here but Adebisi controlling him for the moment. Adebisi looking to pass the guard. Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Adamovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Adebisi throws a big right hand that misses. Adamovic pulls Adebisi in close to his closed guard and prevents Adebisi from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Adebisi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adamovic moves away. Adamovic misses with a right hand and Adebisi counters with a right hand to the body. Adamovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adamovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adebisi tries to counter by clinching up but Adamovic breaks away and moves out of range. Adebisi walks into a jab.#T3# Adebisi avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adebisi is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Adamovic.#CL2# Adamovic has managed to clinch.
#TD# Adebisi works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Adebisi throwing strikes but missing. Adebisi distracts Adamovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Adamovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adebisi wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position. Adebisi with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Adamovic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adebisi manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4# Adebisi pulls Adamovic in close to prevent any damage. Adamovic wants to pass the guard but Adebisi is keeping the position. Adamovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Adebisi wants to sweep but no luck. Adamovic stays in close to Adebisi's body and controls the position. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adebisi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Valentin Adamovic. I think Adamovic 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Simon Adebisi! |
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Event:
NYF 26: McCoy vs Dujardin
Date: Jul 15, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic throws a big shot that misses. Black throws a low kick, looking for Adamovic's leg but Adamovic calmly moves out of range. Adamovic throws a low kick but Black moves out of range easily. Black attempts a counter takedown but Adamovic avoids it well and moves away. Adamovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Black on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Adamovic fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Black looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Adamovic cracks Black with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Adamovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Adamovic throws a big shot that misses. Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Black saw that one coming. Adamovic 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.
#CUT2#It looks like Excalam Black has been cut. Adamovic throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Black tries to counter with a takedown but Adamovic is quick to defend against it. Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Black sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adamovic avoids the body shot from Black.
Adamovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Black steps away.#TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Black. #T1# Black lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adamovic down.
#SUB# Black is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adamovic has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Adamovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Adamovic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. I wouldn't like to be where Adamovic is right now. Adamovic is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Black is controlling him well. Adamovic tries to bench press Black off him but Black keeps the position. Adamovic wants to control but Black postures up. Adamovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Black working the body and head with strikes. #T2# Black landing strikes. Adamovic managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Black.
Black prevents Adamovic from escaping the position. Black working away. Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adamovic taking a bit of punishment here - Black scoring with strikes. Adamovic takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Black cracks Adamovic with a big right hand but Adamovic just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adamovic takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. This has been an exciting period of action! You can see the frustration on Adamovic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Black tries to score with some ground and pound. Adamovic controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. Black throws an elbow but Adamovic slips to the side and avoids it well. Black trying to control the position but Adamovic is working away. #T3# Black tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. Adamovic struggling a bit here. Black is working Adamovic over with some ground and pound from side control. Black creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Adamovic dodges the ground and pound from Black. Adamovic is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Black wants to take a breather but Adamovic is having none of it. Nice strikes from Black there. Black is nestled in close to Adamovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Adamovic is looking to improve his position.
Adamovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Black 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.#T4# Black trying to pass the guard but Adamovic defending well. Black throwing shots but Adamovic is blocking nicely. Adamovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black. Adamovic regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Black. Black with a flurry of punches that miss. Adamovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black. Adamovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Black scoring with some ground and pound. Black postures up and lands a big shot to Adamovic's brow. Black is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Adamovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Excalam Black dominated that round. The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2# Adamovic connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off. Black moves out of range of the strikes. Adamovic scores with a hook. Adamovic with a nice calf kick. Black throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Black throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adamovic. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adamovic checks a leg kick. Adamovic with the inside leg kick. Adamovic swings for the body but Black moves out of range.
Black feinted with a counter takedown. Black has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamovic. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Nice body punch from Black. Adamovic throws a shot from downtown. Black moves away and avoids it. An inside leg kick from Adamovic misses. Adamovic moves out of range of the strikes. Adamovic misses with a leg kick #TD# and Black counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1# Black looking to pass the guard. Black postures up in Adamovic's guard and throws a big left but Adamovic blocks it. Black throws a big elbow that misses. Adamovic wants to stand and escape but Black is having none of it. Black looking to pass the guard. Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Black with a flurry of punches that miss. Black is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adamovic can do to turn this around? Adamovic is adopting a defensive guard. Black throws a big right hand that misses. Black postures up in Adamovic's guard and throws a big left but Adamovic blocks it. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamovic swivels though and keeps the full guard. Adamovic 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. Adamovic wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adamovic's head. Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Black cracks Adamovic with a solid left hand. Adamovic trying to control the position.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Adamovic. Black landing some decent shots from guard. Black scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3# Adamovic looking for a sweep. Not yet Adamovic, not yet. Adamovic keeping full guard, as Black tries to pass. Adamovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Black wants to control from the top but Adamovic keeps moving. Black wants to pass the guard but Adamovic is keeping the position. Adamovic has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T4# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Black preventing the sweep. Adamovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Adamovic seems keen to control Black's posture.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Black moves out of range of the strikes. Black misses with a low kick.
Adamovic connects with a right hand. Black shakes it off. Black with a poor takedown and Adamovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Adamovic takes a swing at Black's ribcage but misses. #TD# Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Adamovic trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
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 Excalam Black will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Excalam Black's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Nice shot lands for Adamovic. Black listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Black slips under a jab. Black avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Adamovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL# Black closes the distance and clinches. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic prevents a body shot from Black. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Black trying to stall but Adamovic improves his position.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. #T1# A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Black has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adamovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Black is struggling to control the position. Black is stalling here.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Black throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Black wants a takedown but no success here.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Black's elbow. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Black can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Black lands a hook to the side of the head. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adamovic as Black tries to tie him up. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Black wants to stall.
Valentin Adamovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Black blocks a body shot from Adamovic. Black misses with a body punch.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Black tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Black misses with a punch to the body.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Black is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Adamovic pressing his opponent against the cage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Black. Black lands a body shot. Black lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3# Black is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamovic is keeping busy. Black prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adamovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Excalam Black. That's going to take a lot out of him. Adamovic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Black lands with a short head shot on the inside. Black is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage. Black tries to stall but Adamovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Black tries to stall but Adamovic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
#T4# Black takes a shot to the head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adamovic. Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#Black is rocked! Adamovic has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Oh Black is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Black uses good head movement to avoid it. Black letting Adamovic take a breather here. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Black blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Black blocking some punches.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic blocks a body shot from Black. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adamovic. Black blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic misses with some punches.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Black.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Black. Black seems to have got his legs back now. Black tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. #BC# Black breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Adamovic throws a jab when Black was well out of range. Nice sprawl there from Adamovic as Black shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight! Valentin Adamovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Black 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Excalam Black! Excalam Black 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:
NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1##CL# Cailean closes the distance and pushes Adamovic back into the cage. Adamovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage. Adamovic lands with a left to the head. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean. Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean blocking some punches.
#TD# Cailean jumps guard and drags Adamovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Adamovic wants to pass the guard but Cailean is keeping the position. Adamovic wants to stand but Cailean has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Cailean has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adamovic works a leg free and moves into half guard. Adamovic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1# Adamovic passes to side control. Adamovic moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. Adamovic trying to control the position but Cailean is working away. Cailean struggling a bit here.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Adamovic taking a breather here. Cailean tries to improve position but can't. Adamovic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Adamovic trying to control the position but Cailean is working away. Adamovic just content to control the position. The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3# Cailean is trying to get back to half guard. Adamovic trying to control the action but Cailean is working from the bottom. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Cailean with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adamovic to score with a decent uppercut. Adamovic throws a lazy right hand but Cailean sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slow jab from Cailean misses its intended target. Cailean tries to move into range but Adamovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Cailean blocks a jab. Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Adamovic misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand! Cailean tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adamovic swats him away and circles back towards the center. Adamovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Cailean slips a jab from Adamovic.#T4# Adamovic slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. An inside leg kick lands from Adamovic. Cailean scores with a jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cailean throws a jab but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic only half commits to the counter leg kick. Adamovic lands with a hook. Cailean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2# Adamovic moves into range and clinches up with Cailean. Cailean lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. A short uppercut from Adamovic. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Cailean lands a nice uppercut. Adamovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Cailean tries to pull guard but Adamovic forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Cailean misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic. Cailean lands a hook that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Cailean.
Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic 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# Adamovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adamovic throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it. Cailean throws a series of punches but Adamovic moves out of range. Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cailean scores with a head kick. Adamovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Adamovic throws a leg kick but Cailean sees it coming and checks it nicely. Adamovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away. Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cailean has time to react. Cailean lands a jab to the head.
Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Cailean. Adamovic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand. Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Cailean looks to throw the jab but Adamovic is out of range. Cailean walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamovic 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.#CL# Cailean moves into the clinch. Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Cailean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adamovic.#T1# Cailean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. A right hand to the body from Cailean.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean. Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cailean tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Cailean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cailean is leaning against Adamovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean. Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Adamovic lands with a short head shot on the inside. Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head. Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adamovic lands with a left to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Cailean tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adamovic smiles and moves away.
A jab from Cailean finds it's way through Adamovic's defenses. #T2##CL# Cailean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Cailean throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic prevents a body shot from Cailean. Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Cailean throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic pushes Cailean back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Cailean can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
A short left from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards. Cailean takes a shot to the head. Cailean has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Cailean lands with a light punch inside. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cailean backwards. #T3# A nice right hand lands inside from Cailean. Cailean lands with a right to the head. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Cailean lands with a short shot to the head. Cailean misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cailean's elbow. Cailean lands a nice uppercut. Cailean lands a body punch. Cailean digs a right hand underneath Adamovic's ribcage. Adamovic let out a lung full of air as it connected. Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Adamovic. Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Adamovic blocks a body shot from Cailean. Cailean blocks an uppercut.
Cailean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamovic blocking some punches.
Cailean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cailean tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cailean blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Cailean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Cailean misses with the head strike.
Cailean lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Cailean's head. Cailean prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage. Cailean swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic stalling in the clinch but Cailean improves position. Adamovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Cailean misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cailean. Cailean lands a left hand.
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Adamovic tries a low kick but Cailean avoids it. The fighters circling - Adamovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Adamovic swats away the attempt to clinch by Cailean. Cailean lands an overhand right. Cailean is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Cailean on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut there from Cailean. Cailean throws a quick inside leg kick. It looks like Cailean has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him. Cailean ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic. Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range. Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic. Cailean wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Cailean scores with a sloppy right hand. Adamovic should have avoided that one. Cailean has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adamovic.#T1# Adamovic swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut. Cailean misses with a wild body shot. Cailean on the wrong end of a nice jab. Adamovic throws the left hand but Cailean avoids the punch easily. Adamovic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cailean.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adamovic checks a leg kick. Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand. Adamovic lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. That kick from Adamovic tenderised Cailean's leg. Cailean is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2# Adamovic forces Cailean back against the cage and clinches. Adamovic lands a body shot. Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards. Cailean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Cailean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adamovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Cailean misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic working some nice short punches in the clinch. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Cailean goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cailean blocking some punches.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Cailean. Adamovic misses with a body punch.
#T3# Cailean is trying to pull guard but Adamovic has him pressed against the cage. Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Cailean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean. Cailean scores with a nice hook to the head. Cailean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamovics head. Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Caileans head. Adamovic tries to work over Cailean's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Cailean throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Cailean lands a nice shot to the body. Cailean throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Adamovic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A head punch blocked on the inside by Cailean. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cailean. Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Cailean tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Cailean back against the cage. Adamovic misses with a body punch.
#T4# A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic. A short right hand to the side of the head by Cailean. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Cailean misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cailean doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cailean creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic misses with a body punch.
Cailean tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cailean seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around. Cailean lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. A short right from Cailean on the inside. Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut. Adamovic is looking to control Cailean's arms but Cailean gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adamovic has his back to the cage. Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic can't find room to land a body shot as Cailean controls the action.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic tries a body shot but Cailean blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Valentin Adamovic. Well Adamovic 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! A relieved looking Valentin Adamovic 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:
Bellicose XXXIX
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic with a nice calf kick. Adamovic misses with a leg kick and Udrich counters with a three punch combo that has Adamovic backing up. Adamovic nods at Udrich to acknowledge the strikes. Udrich throws a hook but Adamovic avoids it easily. Udrich looks to land a left hand but Adamovic moved out of range nicely. Udrich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adamovic in his tracks. Adamovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Adamovic was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Adamovic throws a looping overhand right but Udrich ducks down to avoid it. A nice side step and Udrich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Udrich's head.#CUT#It looks like Tim Udrich has been cut. Adamovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adamovic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Udrich. That did some damage! Udrich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big right from Udrich misses. Udrich lands a body shot.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A bone on bone clash there as Udrich blocks the leg kick.
Adamovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Adamovic uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Udrich has time to react. Adamovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Udrich swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic fires out a quick counter leg kick but Udrich just manages to avoid it. Udrich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adamovic manages to avoid it. Good exchange - Adamovic coming out on top.#T1# Adamovic scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Adamovic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Udrich darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Adamovic looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick lands for Adamovic.
Udrich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Udrich throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adamovic on the side of the head. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Adamovic 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 Udrich has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Udrich and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Adamovic throws an overhand right that lands on Udrich's shoulder, as Udrich tries to avoid the shot. Udrich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL2# Udrich has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adamovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Udrich backwards. Udrich trying to land knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Adamovic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Udrich just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamovic's brow. Udrich lands a nice uppercut. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Udrich. Adamovic scores with a shot to the side of Udrich's head. A right hook to the body lands for Adamovic.
Udrich misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Adamovic managing to block the knees to the body from Udrich.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Udrich. Udrich told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Udrich misses with the head strike.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Udrich. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. A short right from Adamovic. Adamovic lands an uppercut. With the fighters up against the cage, Udrich throws an elbow but misses. A short left from Udrich. Adamovic lands a body punch. Adamovic lands with a right to the head. Adamovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Udrich misses with some punches.
Udrich working aggressively here.
Adamovic lands a hook to the side of the head. Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Udrich lands on the inside with an uppercut. Udrich misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Udrich fails to land. Adamovic lands with a right to the head. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Udrich is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamovic is defending well for now. Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Udrich struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Udrich throws an elbow but misses. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Udrich uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic lands with a light punch inside. Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Udrich backwards. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Udrich uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Udrich controls his hands.
Udrich gets through Adamovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Udrich lands a damaging elbow. #T4# Knees to the body from Udrich.
Udrich looks to throw an elbow but misses. Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udrich tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. Udrich misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Udrich uses good head movement to avoid it. A short right from Adamovic on the inside. Udrich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Udrich. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic lands with a left to the head. Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Udrich trying to land knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Tim Udrich's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# A looping hook to the body misses from Udrich. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL# Adamovic closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Adamovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Udrich. Adamovic avoids a wild elbow strike from Udrich. A nice right hand lands inside from Adamovic. Udrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. A short right hand to the side of the head by Adamovic. Adamovic lands a right hand. Adamovic lands a left hand.
#ROC#Udrich is rocked! Adamovic gets through Udrich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Udrich is still on wobbly legs! Can Adamovic finish him? Udrich tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Udrich can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Udrich is trying to maintain a safe position but Adamovic gets an underhook and turns Udrich into the cage. Adamovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Udrich can do to turn this around? Adamovic working aggressively here.
A bit of stalling here from Adamovic.
Udrich trying to land knees to the body.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Udrich misses with the head strike.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Udrich uses good head movement to avoid it. The referee calls for Adamovic to work.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Udrich seems to have recovered his senses. Adamovic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Udrich trying to land knees to the body.
#T1# Adamovic tries a body shot but Udrich blocks it.
Adamovic avoiding damage as Udrich throws knees to the body.
Udrich blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Udrich blocks it.
Udrich tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamovic avoids it. Adamovic scores with an uppercut up the middle. A short uppercut from Adamovic. Udrich can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Adamovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Udrich backwards. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. Adamovic misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Udrich.
Udrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adamovic. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Udrich uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Adamovic lands a left hand.
#T2# Udrich unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adamovic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Udrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Udrich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udrich takes a shot to the head. Udrich tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Udrich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adamovic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamovic works on Udrich's body with a couple of short punches. Nice body punch from Adamovic - that landed with a thud.
Udrich is breathing heavily. Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamovic scores with a shoulder strike. Adamovic lands with a light punch inside. Still in the clinch, Adamovic scores with a nice short uppercut. Udrich blocking some punches.
Adamovic dodges an elbow strike from Udrich.
Udrich trying to land knees to the body.
Udrich has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
Adamovic works on Udrich's body with a couple of short punches. A short right from Adamovic on the inside. Adamovic misses with some punches.
#T3# Udrich tries a body shot but Adamovic blocks it.
Adamovic blocks a body shot from Udrich. Udrich throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Udrich blocking some punches.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Udrich takes a shot to the head. Udrich misses with an elbow over the top. Udrich blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic lands a nice uppercut. Adamovic gets through Udrich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Udrich blocks an uppercut.
Udrich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Udrich with a knee to the head.
Adamovic presses Udrich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head. Valentin Adamovic has scored more points in the clinch so far. Udrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Udrich misses with an elbow over the top. Adamovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! A short right from Adamovic. Udrich swings wildly with an uppercut but Adamovic uses good head movement to avoid it. Udrich throws a knee to the head but misses.
Udrich takes a shot to the head. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Udrich works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adamovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Udrich backwards. Adamovic lands a shoulder strike. Udrich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adamovic.
Adamovic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Udrich. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adamovic. Adamovic unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Udrich! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adamovic is unloading with more strikes now! Udrich drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Adamovic! Valentin Adamovic 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:
Bellicose XXVIII
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1# Adamovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adamovic throws a big shot that misses. Pumoloski appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Valentin Adamovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pumoloski looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamovic is just out of range. Adamovic takes a shot right to the bread basket. Adamovic is looking to slow Pumoloski down with leg kicks. Pumoloski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pumoloski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Adamovic. Adamovic tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pumoloski paws at him with a jab and circles away. Adamovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pumoloski. Pumoloski connects with a body shot that sends Adamovic's belly button to the back. Adamovic misses with a hook. Pumoloski on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab from Pumoloski misses. Pumoloski throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adamovic. Adamovic scores with a jab. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adamovic lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Reynard Pumoloski has been cut. Pumoloski throws a body shot but no joy. Adamovic looks like he wants to counter punch here. Pumoloski takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adamovic thuds a left hand into Pumoloski's body.#T1# A looping hook to the body misses from Pumoloski. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Pumoloski swings for the body but Adamovic moves out of range.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pumoloski counters with a thumping low kick. A telegraphed right hand from Pumoloski misses the target. Pumoloski has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canucks Combat Club in the buildup to the fight. Pumoloski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamovic. Good standup being displayed there by Adamovic as he connects with a hook. Pumoloski blocks a jab. Adamovic misses with a jab to the body
and Pumoloski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adamovic thinking. Pumoloski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Adamovic in his tracks. Pumoloski slips under a jab from Adamovic. An attempted straight right counter from Pumoloski misses the target.#CL2# Pumoloski gets tackled into the cage by Adamovic. Adamovic maintains the clinch. Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Pumoloski cracks Adamovic with a nice body shot. A short right from Adamovic on the inside. This has been an exciting period of action! Adamovic presses Pumoloski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumoloski. Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2# A head punch on the inside from Pumoloski fails to land. Adamovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Pumoloski tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumoloski. Adamovic working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumoloski. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pumoloski. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pumoloski misses with a punch to the body.
Pumoloski misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumoloski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Adamovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumoloski uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pumoloski seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adamovic can turn it around. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Pumoloski.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Pumoloski blocks it.
Pumoloski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamovics head. Pumoloski working aggressively here.
#T3# A short uppercut from Pumoloski. Pumoloski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamovic pushes Pumoloski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pumoloski misses with a short punch on the inside. Pumoloski can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Adamovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Pumoloski misses with a body punch.
Adamovic prevents a body shot from Pumoloski. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumoloski uses good head movement to avoid it. Pumoloski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Pumoloski tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Adamovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4# Pumoloski pushes Adamovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. A head punch on the inside from Pumoloski fails to land. Adamovic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Pumoloski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Pumoloski throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumoloski uses good head movement to avoid it. Pumoloski digs a right hand into Adamovic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adamovic's gas tank. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Adamovic. Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pumoloski blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pumoloski tries to throw a body punch but Adamovic avoids it by throwing Pumoloski back against the cage. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Pumoloski has a couple of punches blocked by Adamovic.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic dominated that round. The cut man is working on Reynard Pumoloski's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Pumoloski misses with a looping right. Pumoloski misses with an uppercut. Pumoloski avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adamovic misses with a looping left. Pumoloski takes a swing at Adamovic's ribcage but misses. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Adamovic throws a right hand that misses
and Pumoloski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pumoloski is looking to wear down Adamovic with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Pumoloski ducks under a wild hook from Adamovic. Adamovic looks to throw the jab but Pumoloski is out of range. A counter left hand to the body from Pumoloski misses its target. Adamovic misses with an uppercut
and Pumoloski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Adamovic blocks a low kick nicely. Pumoloski looks to land a right hand but Adamovic moved out of range. Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Pumoloski. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Pumoloski throws a body shot but no joy. Adamovic misses with a straight right. Pumoloski was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A looping hook to the body misses from Pumoloski. Adamovic does a little dance to reset his feet. Adamovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pumoloski. Adamovic catches Pumoloski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adamovic turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1# Adamovic scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Pumoloski catches Adamovic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Pumoloski looks to score with a jab to the body but Adamovic is just out of range. A countering left hand to the body from Adamovic misses. Adamovic misses with a straight left. Pumoloski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Adamovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Adamovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pumoloski sees it coming and avoids it easily. Adamovic ducks under a wild hook from Pumoloski. Adamovic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pumoloski under the eye.#CL2# Adamovic gets a clinch. Adamovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Valentin Adamovic seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Pumoloski can't find room to land a body shot as Adamovic controls the action.
Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Pumoloski struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic lands a nice shot to the body. Adamovic lands a shoulder strike. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pumoloski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pumoloski prevents a body shot from Adamovic. Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumoloski's elbow. #T2# Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Pumoloski controls his hands.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumoloski's elbow. Pumoloski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Pumoloski misses with a punch to the body.
Pumoloski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adamovic pushes Pumoloski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Pumoloski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pumoloski blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic working some nice short punches in the clinch. Pumoloski scores with a shoulder strike. Pumoloski's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A shot in the inside from Adamovic. Pumoloski misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Adamovic blocks an uppercut.
Adamovic lands with a short shot to the head. Adamovic blocking some punches.
Adamovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pumoloskis head. Pumoloski tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3# Adamovic blocks a body shot from Pumoloski. Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pumoloski pushes Adamovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Still in the clinch, Pumoloski scores with a nice short uppercut. Adamovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pumoloski blocking some punches.
Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Adamovic scores with a nice hook to the head. Pumoloski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adamovic's elbow. Pumoloski blocks an uppercut.
Pumoloski lands a nice uppercut. Pumoloski throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamovic. Pumoloski blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Adamovic tries a body shot but Pumoloski blocks it.
Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumoloski. Adamovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4# Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. A quick uppercut on the inside from Adamovic. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pumoloski. Pumoloski struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamovic controls his hands.
Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumoloski uses good head movement to avoid it. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adamovic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Adamovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Pumoloski misses with a body punch.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumoloski's elbow. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Pumoloski misses with a body punch.
Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Pumoloski throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumoloski. Adamovic gets through Pumoloski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Pumoloski tries to work over Adamovic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Adamovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Reynard Pumoloski's cut. That's time! Pumoloski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3# Adamovic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pumoloski. Adamovic misses the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Pumoloski misses the target. Pumoloski just misses with a punch to the body.
Adamovic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pumoloski. Adamovic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pumoloski's sensitive parts. Adamovic punishes Pumoloski's body with a nice straight punch. Adamovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Pumoloski just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Adamovic misses the target. Adamovic lands a jab to the head.
Pumoloski misses with a low kick. Pumoloski lands a leg kick that knocks Adamovic off balance momentarily. A telegraphed right hand from Pumoloski misses the target. Adamovic misses with an uppercut. Adamovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action! Adamovic misses with a hook. Pumoloski ducked under it nicely. Adamovic throws a jab but it's blocked by Pumoloski. Pumoloski slips under a jab from Adamovic.#T1# Adamovic connects with a solid leg kick. Adamovic loads up on a big right hand but Pumoloski slips the punch. A counter left hand to the body from Pumoloski misses its target. Adamovic throws a poor cross that misses
and Pumoloski counters with a lovely shot to the body. Adamovic misses with a straight left. Pumoloski lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Adamovic looks to land a right hand but Pumoloski moved out of range. Pumoloski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Pumoloski misses with a right hand enabling Adamovic to counter with a crisp jab. Adamovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Adamovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Pumoloski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adamovic. Adamovic throws a nice inside leg kick. Pumoloski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pumoloski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adamovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Pumoloski. Adamovic misses with a straight left. Pumoloski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pumoloski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Pumoloski will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentin Adamovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2# Pumoloski scores with a head kick. Adamovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. Pumoloski slips a jab from Adamovic. Adamovic thumps Pumoloski with a low kick. A jab from Adamovic finds it's way through Pumoloski's defenses. Adamovic wants to clinch up but Pumoloski keeps it at a distance. Adamovic scores with a shot to the body.
Adamovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Pumoloski defending well as Adamovic loads up on a big left hand. A little feinted left hand from Pumoloski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Valentin Adamovic seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pumoloski jabs Adamovic to the body, keeping him at a distance. Adamovic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pumoloski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adamovic. Good standup being displayed there by Pumoloski as he connects with a hook. Adamovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Adamovic 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.
Adamovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adamovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pumoloski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adamovic thinking. #T3# Adamovic lands a glancing blow to the side of Pumoloski's head. Pumoloski 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. Adamovic connects with a body shot. Adamovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Pumoloski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adamovic. A big right from Pumoloski misses. Adamovic connects with a body shot that sends Pumoloski's belly button to the back. Pumoloski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Pumoloski tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Adamovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Adamovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Pumoloski throws a leg kick that is checked and Adamovic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Pumoloski dips down and scores with a jab to the body. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Pumoloski wants to clinch.#T4# Adamovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adamovic! But no joy. Some bone on bone action there as Adamovic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Adamovic lands a nice shot to the body.
Pumoloski throws a shot from downtown. Adamovic moves away and avoids it. Adamovic connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Reynard Pumoloski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Pumoloski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Adamovic. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adamovic. Adamovic jabs Pumoloski right on the nose. Pumoloski blinks but takes it well. Pumoloski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good leg kick by Adamovic. Adamovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Adamovic avoids the body shot from Pumoloski.
Pumoloski walks into a stiff left hand from Adamovic. Adamovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Pumoloski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Valentin Adamovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Adamovic 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Valentin Adamovic! Valentin Adamovic 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: Dec 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Bohr rushes Adamovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Bohr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bohr lands an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohr. Bohr lands an uppercut. Bohr lands a hook that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Bohr lands with a left to the head. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohr uses good head movement to avoid it. Adamovic wants to stall.
Bohr is working Adamovic over against the cage. Bohr lands a body shot. Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bohr.
A right handed body shot lands from Bohr.
Adamovic takes a shot to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bohr lands with a short shot to the head. Adamovic tries to pull guard but Bohr won't allow it.
Bohr lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1# Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Bohr works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bohr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Bohr lands a left hand.
Bohr blocks an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Bohr.
Bohr lands a nice uppercut. Adamovic throws a head punch that misses. Bohr presses Adamovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Adamovic working aggressively here.
Adamovic wants to stall.
Adamovic is trying to break the clinch but Bohr is controlling him. Adamovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Bohr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohr uses good head movement to avoid it. Bohr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. #T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohr's elbow. Bohr blocking some punches.
Adamovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohr. Bohr scores with a shoulder strike. Adamovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adamovic tries to throw a body punch but Bohr avoids it by throwing Adamovic back against the cage. Bohr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bohr lands with a left to the head. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. Adamovic misses with the head strike.
Adamovic tries a body shot but Bohr blocks it.
Adamovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bohr's elbow. Adamovic misses with some punches.
Bohr scores with an uppercut up the middle. Bohr blocks a body shot from Adamovic. A short uppercut from Bohr. #T3# A head punch on the inside from Adamovic fails to land. Bohr lands on the inside with an uppercut. Adamovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Bohr. Bohr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. A short right from Bohr. Adamovic has a couple of punches blocked by Bohr.
Adamovic misses with a punch to the body.
Bohr lands a hook that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Adamovic misses with a hook from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohr. Nice body punch from Bohr. Adamovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamovic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. Adamovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Bohr controls his hands.
Adamovic misses with a short punch on the inside. A hook to the body from Bohr.
Adamovic looks winded! A left hand lands to the body for Bohr.
Bohr blocks an uppercut.
#T4# Bohr lands a hook that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Bohr working some nice short punches in the clinch. Bohr lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adamovic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Bohr lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Adamovic is rocked! A head punch blocked on the inside by Bohr. Adamovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Bohr uses good head movement to avoid it. Bohr lands a body shot in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Nice body punch from Bohr. Bohr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bohr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Good body shot from Bohr.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bohr. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice body punch from Bohr - that landed with a thud.
Bohr lands a left hand.
Bohr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adamovic backwards. Adamovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Bohr finish him? Bohr lands with a light punch inside. Bohr is working Adamovic over against the cage. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niels Bohr dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Bohr lands a nice shot to the body.
Adamovic seems to have recovered his senses. Bohr dips to his left and cracks Adamovic with an uppercut! Adamovic cracks Bohr with an open hand slap. Bohr circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Adamovic to the canvas! Adamovic doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bohr keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Niels Bohr! After winning the bout, Niels Bohr thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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