Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Romano
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Adams misses with a double jab #CL#
and Walls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls lands a body shot. #TD2#
Adams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walls regains guard immediately.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walls is keeping the position for now.
Walls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walls 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.
Adams trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Walls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Walls looking for a sweep. Not yet Walls, not yet. #T1#
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walls is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Walls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walls is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Adams. #SUB2#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Walls is rocked!#T2#
Walls is looking to improve his position.
Oh Walls is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Walls is defending well.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams scores with a big shot! Walls's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Walls! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ekbomb gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Ekbomb manages to retain guard.
Ekbomb is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ekbomb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ekbomb has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ekbomb wants to stand and escape but instead Adams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Ekbomb's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ekbomb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adams has passed into side control.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekbomb keeps working.
Adams misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Ekbomb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adams controlling the position.
Adams throws an elbow but Ekbomb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ekbomb is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Adams swings around for an armbar but Ekbomb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Adams 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.
Adams looking to control.
Ekbomb preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Ekbomb defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ekbomb stands up from Adams's guard - Ekbomb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekbomb throws out the jab. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Ekbomb as Adams shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams tries for a takedown but Ekbomb circles away easily
and Ekbomb counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekbomb misses with a head kick.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adams moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekbomb's guard.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ekbomb keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekbomb wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Adams wants to control from the top but Ekbomb keeps moving.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekbomb pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams misses with a hook
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Adams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ekbomb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekbomb lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekbomb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Ekbomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekbomb.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekbomb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekbomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Ekbomb has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Ekbomb leaning against his opponent.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekbomb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ekbomb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Ekbomb.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ekbomb walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Adams wants to land a leg kick but Ekbomb is out of range.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Adams toppling to the canvas! Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb shows good takedown defense.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekbomb circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Adams tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ekbomb wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SMASH: Bonaparte vs Draught
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Adams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #TD2#
Howlett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Howlett is dominant here and he's now got Adams's back!
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Adams staying busy and making it hard for Howlett to control.
Adams is trying to stand back up.
Will Howlett go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howlett gets his way!
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but Howlett has full control of the position and if anything, Adams has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
Adams trying to control the position but Howlett manages to sink in the hooks.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now.
Adams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Adams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Howlett gets his way!
Adams's coaches at House of 1000 Corpses have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Howlett looking to break Adams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Adams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Howlett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Howlett is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Adams defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Adams is looking to stand up but Howlett won't let him. #T3##SUB2#
Howlett throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Adams escapes and throws Howlett's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Adams decides to stand back up. Adams steps back and let's Howlett get back to his feet.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Howlett tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Howlett moves forwards but Adams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Howlett dives in for a single leg takedown but Adams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Adams gets caught napping as Howlett dives in and scores a takedown. Adams manages to retain guard.#T4#
Adams wants to stand up but Howlett is controlling him. #SUB2#
Howlett is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Adams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Adams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Adams wants to stand but Howlett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
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 Steel Adams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #KD#
Howlett ducks straight into an uppercut from Adams and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Howlett manages to regain guard straight away. #ROC#Howlett is rocked!#CUT#It looks like James Howlett has been cut.
Adams cracks Howlett with a solid left hand.
Howlett is still in real trouble! Can Adams finish him?
Adams wanted to stand there but Howlett had control of the position. #SU#
Howlett is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Howlett misses with a takedown #KD#
and Howlett is countered with a crisp right hand from Adams that sends him to the canvas! Adams follows him to the mat into side control. #SU#
Adams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Howlett to his feet.
Adams lands a big right hook! Howlett looks hurt but is still standing! Adams lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Howlett falls down and Adams dives in with a huge hammer fist! Howlett's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Adams runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Krylov vs Lang
Date: Oct 05, 2024

#R1#
Momoji bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head.
Momoji scores with a decent looking hook.
Momoji fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Momoji's corner calls for a 1-2. Momoji obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A nice combination there by Adams.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Momoji tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momoji 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.
Momoji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Adams scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Taromaru Momoji has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momoji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Adams motions for Momoji to come forward. Adams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adams tries to move into range but Momoji moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Momoji takes one on the button.
Adams lands a nice hook to Momoji's body. Momoji takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Momoji's head back.
Momoji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab. #TD2#
Momoji drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji stands up over Adams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams is trying to control the position but Momoji postures up.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Momoji postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow. #SUB#
Momoji avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Momoji slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Momoji trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Momoji stops Adams from standing up. #SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Momoji defends it easily.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Momoji advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Momoji takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Momoji is working away from the top position though.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Momoji content to control rather than advance.
Momoji is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Momoji lands a couple of nice shots there from mount. #CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Momoji looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.
Momoji lands a big shot there that rocks Adams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Momoji trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adams wants to control but Momoji is having none of it.
Momoji fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there! #ROC2#Adams is rocked!#CUT2#Steel Adams's cut is getting worse.
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Momoji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams wants to hold on but Momoji pushes him away.
Adams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Momoji trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The referee warns Adams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Momoji shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momoji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Momoji shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Momoji scores with a body shot.
Momoji misses with a combination
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
Momoji lands a really nice looking cross but Adams seems unphased.
Momoji scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Momoji.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Steel Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams defending well as Momoji loads up on a big left hand.
Momoji has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adams.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momoji throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams motions for Momoji to come forward. Adams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Momoji or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taromaru Momoji.
Momoji lands with a thumping leg kick. #TD2#
Momoji feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Momoji changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams wants to stand but Momoji is controlling the position.
Momoji trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Momoji stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Momoji is having none of it.
Taromaru Momoji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momoji postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Momoji's guard. #REVR##T2#
Momoji tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Momoji swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams passes Momoji's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Adams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Momoji controlling the position for now.
Momoji makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Momoji.
Momoji manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momoji trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Momoji stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Momoji creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Momoji trying to control the position but Adams is working away.
Momoji is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Adams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Momoji trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Momoji prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams tries to kick Momoji off but Momoji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adams trying to control but Momoji postures up.
Momoji is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Momoji wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position.
Momoji is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Momoji tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Momoji working Adams over with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Momoji passes to full mount!
Momoji unloading with bombs!
Momoji lands a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Momoji digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Momoji might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Momoji counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Momoji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams is looking for a sweep. Momoji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Momoji stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
Momoji is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adams has hold of Momoji's hands but Momoji slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Momoji content to control rather than advance.
Momoji wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #ES#
Adams has one foot on Momoji's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Momoji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Momoji getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Momoji checks the leg kick.#T1#
Momoji throws an off balance right hand
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Momoji.
Momoji lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Adams looks to land a combination but Momoji avoids it well.
Momoji scores with a nice right hand.
Momoji uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Momoji tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Momoji throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab by Momoji.
Momoji misses with a takedown
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a one two combo.
Momoji works the jab nicely.#T2#
Momoji throws a lazy head kick
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Momoji.
Momoji tries to move into range but Adams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Momoji closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Momoji manages to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Adams throws a right and a left that Momoji avoids nicely.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Momoji thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Momoji shoots in looking for a takedown but Adams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Momoji's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taromaru Momoji.
Momoji blocks a jab.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Momoji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Momoji swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Momoji throws a good cross that connects.
Adams stuns Momoji with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adams throws a hook but Momoji blocks it.
Steel Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Momoji.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Momoji throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Momoji takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Momoji lands with an overhand left.
Momoji throws a leg kick
and Adams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Momoji misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Momoji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Momoji fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Momoji thinking.
Steel Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Momoji throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Momoji.
Momoji takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Momoji misses with a takedown
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Momoji.
A punch combination from Momoji misses.
Momoji fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Momoji throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a low kick, right behind Momoji 's knee.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Momoji stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Momoji misses with a wild body shot.
Taromaru Momoji is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Momoji 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taromaru Momoji!

Event: SMASH: Cedillo vs Adams
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown. Cedillo tries to sprawl out of it but Adams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cedillo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Cedillo sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cedillo is looking to counter punch.
Adams looks for a takedown but Cedillo sprawls well.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Adams.
Adams avoids the body shot from Cedillo.
Adams tries to clinch up but Cedillo circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cedillo misses with a hook.
Cedillo catches Adams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Cedillo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Adams goes for a double leg but Cedillo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cedillo continues to drive forward.
It looked like Cedillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cedillo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cedillo thumps Adams with a low kick.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Cedillo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Cedillo misses the target.
Cedillo misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cedillo connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Cedillo throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Kylan Cedillo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Cedillo throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Cedillo dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Cedillo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Cedillo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
Nice sprawl there from Cedillo as Adams shoots in.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Cedillo counters with a left to the body.
Jab, jab by Adams - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Cedillo.
Adams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cedillo looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.#CL2#
Adams darts in and clinches Cedillo up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cedillo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cedillo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but Cedillo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cedillo letting Adams take a breather here.#T3#
Cedillo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cedillo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cedillo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cedillo smiles and moves away.
A solid body kick from Cedillo.
Cedillo misses with a low kick as Adams jumps back.#TD2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Adams is thwarting Cedillo's attempts to control the position.
Cedillo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T4##SUB2#
Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is looking to advance position but Cedillo won't allow it.
Adams is thwarting Cedillo's attempts to control the position.
Cedillo is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams passes to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kylan Cedillo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
That's time! Cedillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
A shot in the inside from Cedillo.
Cedillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cedillo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams wants a takedown.
Cedillo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cedillo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Cedillo manages to break the clinch. #TD2#
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Cedillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.
Adams prevents Cedillo from standing back up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Adams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams throwing shots but Cedillo is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Adams is working for a kimura but Cedillo is defending it quite comfortably. #T1##SUB2#
Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Cedillo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cedillo is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.
Cedillo wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adams trying to control the action but Cedillo is working from the bottom.
Adams throwing shots but Cedillo is blocking nicely. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Cedillo defends the submission attempt.
Adams is thwarting Cedillo's attempts to control the position.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cedillo's head.
Cedillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
Cedillo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adams. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Cedillo is defending well. #SUB2#
Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cedillo wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Steel Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Adams working Cedillo over with strikes.
Cedillo is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Cedillo defends it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Adams connects with a nice short shot to Cedillo's temple.
Cedillo keeping hold of Adams's head, controlling as best he can.
Cedillo wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cedillo won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cedillo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kylan Cedillo is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck for Adams with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams'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.#R3#
Adams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cedillo throws a body kick that misses.
Adams wants to clinch.
Cedillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cedillo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1#
Cedillo looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Cedillo with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cedillo's elbow.
Adams prevents a body shot from Cedillo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cedillo.
Cedillo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cedillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Cedillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams jumps guard but Cedillo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Cedillo.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cedillo to keep the fight standing.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Adams.#T2##TD2#
Adams jumps into guard, dragging Cedillo to the mat. #SUB2#
Adams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cedillo is aware though and is defending well.
Cedillo stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Cedillo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Adams has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cedillo continues to stall.#T3#
Adams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cedillo has passed into side control.
Cedillo taking a breather here.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cedillo wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams wants to control but Cedillo postures up.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
Adams sneaks back into half guard.
Cedillo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cedillo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cedillo.
Cedillo lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kylan Cedillo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cedillo. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cedillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cedillo misses with a straight left.
Cedillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Cedillo.
Cedillo looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cedillo throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams fails with the takedown.#CL2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Adams is working for takedown but Cedillo is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2#
Adams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Cedillo regains guard immediately.
Cedillo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Cedillo is keeping the position.
Cedillo controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Cedillo controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself. #T2#
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Cedillo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cedillo has Adams pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Adams looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Cedillo.
Cedillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Adams.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cedillo.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3#
Adams tries to bum rush Cedillo with a series of wild strikes but Cedillo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams darts in looking for a takedown but Cedillo gets double underhooks and turns Adams into the cage.
Adams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cedillo swivels and escapes.
Cedillo throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Cedillo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cedillo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Adams counters with a left to the body.
Adams dives in for a single leg takedown but Cedillo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adams shoots and misses
enabling Cedillo to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cedillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cedillo.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cedillo throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Cedillo sprawls well.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #ROC#Adams is rocked!
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!
Cedillo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Cedillo finish him?
Cedillo lands a nice looking body shot.
Some wild striking there from Cedillo.
Cedillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kylan Cedillo had his way with Steel Adams in that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Cedillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Cedillo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Adams will feel that in the morning.
Cedillo cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Adams moves out of range as Cedillo strikes.
Cedillo stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cedillo.
Cedillo swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cedillo counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #T1#
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries to pull guard but Cedillo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kylan Cedillo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steel Adams.
Cedillo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Adams is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Adams fails to pull guard.
Cedillo tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Cedillo swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cedillo can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams blocks a body shot from Cedillo.
Cedillo misses with some punches.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cedillo lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cedillo. #T2#
Cedillo is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Cedillo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cedillo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams wants to counter the offense by Cedillo and move into the clinch position.
Cedillo with a jab.
Cedillo misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Adams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cedillo was covering up waiting for the punch and Adams finishes the takedown easily into 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!
Cedillo keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Cedillo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Cedillo trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cedillo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cedillo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cedillo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Steel Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cedillo stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Kylan Cedillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cedillo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adams to score with a decent uppercut.
Cedillo misses with a straight left.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams tries for a takedown but Cedillo circles away easily
and Cedillo counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kylan Cedillo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cedillo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kylan Cedillo!
Kylan Cedillo retains his lightweight title!

Event: SMASH: Veainu vs Bonaparte
Date: Jul 28, 2024

#R1##TD#
Adams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lincoln looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Lincoln struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lincoln rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams's guard! Nice work there by Lincoln ! #SU2#
Lincoln stands up from Adams's guard - Lincoln perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lincoln scores with a hook.#TD#
Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lincoln is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lincoln trying to control from the bottom.
Lincoln tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.#T1#
Lincoln is still trying to improve position.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams is looking to advance position but Lincoln won't allow it. #SUB#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lincoln is trying to stand up here but Adams is controlling him well. #ES2#
Lincoln kicks off Adams and gets to his feet. #T2#
Lincoln attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick misses from Lincoln .
Adams is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Lincoln misses.
Lincoln misses with a left hand
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Lincoln as Adams shoots in.#TD#
Adams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lincoln kicks Adams off and gets back to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lincoln throws a nice head kick!
Alexander Lincoln seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lincoln misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Adams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lincoln throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
Adams looks for a takedown but Lincoln sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Lincoln bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lincoln can pounce on him. #T4#
Adams slips under a jab from Lincoln .#CL#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Lincoln .#BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch. #CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Lincoln breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams wants to clinch up but Lincoln keeps it at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams.
Lincoln cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lincoln is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lincoln .
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lincoln misses the shot to the body.
Lincoln misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams working the body and head with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Lincoln dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adams defending well as Lincoln loads up on a big left hand.
Lincoln connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lincoln looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Lincoln turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Lincoln sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lincoln pinned against the cage. Lincoln gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lincoln counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams lands a glancing blow to the side of Lincoln 's head.
Lincoln throws a leg kick #TD#
and Adams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Lincoln is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lincoln is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lincoln is looking to stand back up but Adams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lincoln .
Lincoln wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
Lincoln wants to control but Adams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lincoln slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams won't allow Lincoln to sweep him here.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Alexander Lincoln has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lincoln wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Lincoln looking to control.
Adams advances position into side control!
Lincoln bucks up and tries to throw Adams off but instead Adams has got his back!
Adams loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Lincoln hold on?
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams keeps control of the position as Lincoln tries to break free.
Lincoln really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Adams is persistently looking for the submission but Lincoln is defending it well.
Lincoln can't escape the position. #T4#
Adams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Adams throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lincoln could be in trouble here!
Lincoln tries to break free.
Adams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Lincoln is looking for a way out.
Lincoln 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.
Adams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Adams throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lincoln could be in trouble here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adams looking for the RNC.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Adams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lincoln defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Adams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln avoids it really well and circles away.
Lincoln misses with a straight right.
Lincoln scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lincoln drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Adams loads up on a big right hand but Lincoln slips the punch.
Lincoln follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lincoln throws a hook but Adams blocks it.
Lincoln is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lincoln .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lincoln quickly recovers to half guard.
Lincoln is trying to control but can't.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1##SUB#
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
Lincoln wants to get back to his feet.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Lincoln defends it.
Lincoln is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams is really struggling to control Lincoln but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lincoln manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #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.
Lincoln avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lincoln trying to control the position here.
Lincoln keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lincoln looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Adams has picked Lincoln up and slammed him! Lincoln can't keep hold of the triangle and Adams manages to pass to side control!#SUB#
Adams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lincoln , who protects the arm well.
Adams works to advance to full mount. Lincoln defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lincoln tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Adams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lincoln looks a forlorn figure. #SUB#
Adams is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Lincoln is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Lincoln flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Adams anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Lincoln and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Adams slips an arm under Lincoln chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Adams has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Adams is squeezing on Lincoln like an anaconda would it's prey. Lincoln fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Talvela vs Ruttu
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Momoji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Momoji slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Momoji looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams defending well as Momoji loads up on a big left hand.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Momoji shoots for a double leg takedown but Adams sprawls well. He's pushed Momoji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Momoji looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Momoji scores with a one two! Adams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Adams walks into a straight right hand from Momoji.
Momoji connects with the punch.
Momoji shoots in for a takedown but Adams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taromaru Momoji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Adams. No joy for Momoji on that attempt.
Adams leaves Momoji with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Momoji.
Adams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Momoji. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momoji 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.
Momoji misses with an uppercut
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Adams throws a shot from downtown. Momoji moves away and avoids it.
Momoji shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Momoji throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Momoji was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Momoji.
Momoji looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Adams throws out a counter right but Momoji avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Momoji closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Momoji getting side control.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams trying to control but Momoji postures up.
Adams tries to kick Momoji off but Momoji keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Adams 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.
Momoji scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T2#
Momoji stalling away here and it's allowed Adams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Momoji is controlling him.
Momoji is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams keeping moving, preventing Momoji from controlling successfully.
Momoji won't allow Adams to get back to his feet.
Adams is trying to control the position but Momoji postures up.
Momoji working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.#SUB2#
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Momoji can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Adams is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Momoji frees his head nicely. Oh but Adams has switched to an armbar! Momoji is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Barkley vs Dredd 3
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Alaska misses with a body shot
and Alaska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alaska stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Alaska is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Alaska into the cage.
Alaska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Alaska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Alaska swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Alaska drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Alaska stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Adams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T1#
Alaska lands a body shot.
Adams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alaska is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Alaska tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Alaska looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alaska scores with a body shot.
Alaska throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Alaska throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams throws a body punch but Alaska moves out of range.
Adams looks to throw the jab but Alaska is out of range.
Alaska is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams lands a jab-cross combination.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams misses with a hook
and Alaska counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alaska misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Alaska swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams avoids the body shot from Alaska.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Adams misses the jab.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adams tries to clinch but Alaska is having none of it.
Alaska misses with a hook to the body
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Alaska misses with a body shot
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Adams.
Alaska connects with a looping right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Adams. Those never looked like landing.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Alaska swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Adams ducks right into an uppercut from Alaska.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Alaska fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
Alaska lands a jab.
Adams throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
Adams tries to clinch up but Alaska circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Alaska wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Adams throws a series of punches but Alaska moves out of range.
Adams displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CL2#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska jumps guard but Adams stands there with Alaska around his waist. Alaska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #BC2#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Alaska lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Alaska is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Adams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Adams scores with a jab. Alaska acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Good shot there by Adams.#ROC2#Alaska is rocked!
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alaska.
Alaska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alaska is looking to counter punch.
Alaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Adams slips under a jab.
Alaska scores with a hook.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Alaska backs off Adams throws a huge counter combo but Alaska manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Alaska connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Alaska avoids the body shot from Adams.
Alaska scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nice jab there from Adams. #CL2#
Adams has Alaska up against the cage in a clinch.
Alaska taking a breather.
Alaska tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Alaska doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alaska managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams is stalling here.
Adams blocks a body shot from Alaska.
Alaska has Adams pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
Alaska works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Alaska trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1##BC2#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alaska throws a body shot but no joy.
Alaska misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alaska lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.#CL2#
Alaska gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alaska backwards.
Alaska fails to pull guard.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alaska up against the cage.
A short left from Adams.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Adams breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adams throws a hook but Alaska avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams throws a right and a left that Alaska avoids nicely.
Alaska looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Alaska misses with a body shot.
Alaska throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alaska misses the shot to the body.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Alaska throws a good cross that connects.
Alaska scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams throws the left hand but Alaska avoids the punch easily.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Alaska throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams tries to clinch there but Alaska circles away. #CL2#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Alaska in a clinch. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Alaska effectively controlling the action here.
Adams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alaska or not.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Alaska misses with a punch to the body.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Alaska has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Adams. #T4#
Alaska looking to slow down the pace here.
Alaska looking to stall.
Alaska is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Alaska looking to stall.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alaska takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Richie Alaska.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Alaska pushes him off.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
A shot to the liver by Alaska. Beautiful body shot.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alaska moves away.
Alaska takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Alaska slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. 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#
Alaska takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Steel Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Alaska needs to keep his hands up - Adams had a free shot at his head there.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alaska displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Alaska misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Alaska misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Alaska doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Alaska swings and misses with a hook to the body. #KD2#
Nice combo by Adams! Oh, that's hurt him - Alaska falls to the canvas and Adams follows him into side control.
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!
Alaska tries to buck Adams off but Adams is having none of it.#T1#
Alaska is trying to control Adams's posture but Adams avoids it. #SUB2#
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams wants to stand but Alaska has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alaska sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alaska is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard. #SUB#
Alaska is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alaska is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alaska is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Alaska keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Alaska looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alaska wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Alaska wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alaska tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg. #T3##SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alaska tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Steel Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Alaska moves into full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adams wants to control from the top but Alaska keeps moving. #SUB#
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alaska has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Alaska's legs - danger averted.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Alaska has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams is looking to stand up but Alaska won't let him. #SUB#
Alaska is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Richie Alaska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alaska throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steel Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sukbunsung connects with a nice looking jab. #TD#
Adams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Sukbunsung's guard.
Sukbunsung is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Adams dives into side control. #REVB#
Sukbunsung really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung 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.#SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sukbunsung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Sukbunsung is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung holds on to Adams's head and controls the position momentarily. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sukbunsung has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sukbunsung is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Adams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sukbunsung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sukbunsung can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sukbunsung is looking for a sweep.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sukbunsung keeps working. #SUB#
Adams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sukbunsung has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face as Sukbunsung controls the position. #T3#
Sukbunsung tries to stand but Adams is controlling his head.
Adams is not content to let Sukbunsung control the position.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams has his arm trapped.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sukbunsung wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams is trying to control Sukbunsung's posture but Sukbunsung avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Sukbunsung working away.
Sukbunsung wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Sukbunsung is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Sukbunsung takes a little break here. Adams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sukbunsung. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chaiyo Sukbunsung will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sukbunsung lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Sukbunsung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sukbunsung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sukbunsung throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
Sukbunsung swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Sukbunsung scores with a nice right hand.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukbunsung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung throws a solid leg kick but Adams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sukbunsung.
Nice shot lands for Sukbunsung.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams checks the leg kick.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sukbunsung throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sukbunsung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sukbunsung has time to react.
Sukbunsung throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sukbunsung counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sukbunsung lands a right hook to the body.
Sukbunsung missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams slips under a jab.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Sukbunsung throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sukbunsung throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams tries to move into range but Sukbunsung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung scores with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sukbunsung as he jumps to the side.
Sukbunsung 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.
Adams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense.
Sukbunsung now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Sukbunsung thows a leg kick but Adams checks it
and Adams counters with a right hand to the body.
A left and a right from Sukbunsung both land. Nice combination.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Sukbunsung pushes him off.#T3#
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sukbunsung with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sukbunsung looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Sukbunsung shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sukbunsung throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Sukbunsung lands with a right hand.
Adams checks a leg kick nicely.
Sukbunsung throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams shoots in but Sukbunsung avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Adams closes the distance but Sukbunsung moves to the side
enabling Sukbunsung to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukbunsung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sukbunsung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sukbunsung lands with a cross.
Sukbunsung throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
Adams is looking to counter punch.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sukbunsung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams wants to clinch up but Sukbunsung keeps it at a distance.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sukbunsung moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sukbunsung had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Sukbunsung does it's job there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaiyo Sukbunsung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Sukbunsung with a nice cross.
Sukbunsung's corner calls for a 1-2. Sukbunsung obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sukbunsung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sukbunsung smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sukbunsung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sukbunsung dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut!
Sukbunsung clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Sukbunsung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sukbunsung stuffs the takedown.
Sukbunsung throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Sukbunsung connects with the punch.
Sukbunsung pounces like a tiger and cracks Adams with a vicious hook! Adams is down but not out! Sukbunsung follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
After winning the bout, Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DC 136: Pisswater v Brown
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tokugawa 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 Adams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Adams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tokugawa has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL#
Adams drives through and clinches with Tokugawa against the cage.
Adams is pushing Tokugawa up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tokugawa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#It looks like Kenjiro Tokugawa has been cut.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa lands a body punch in the clinch. #TD2#
Tokugawa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adams regains guard immediately.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tokugawa throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams has his foot on Tokugawa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tokugawa works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tokugawa distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa with a nice head shot there.
Tokugawa must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tokugawa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tokugawa stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Tokugawa lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tokugawa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tokugawa working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tokugawa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tokugawa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tokugawa throws a strike but Adams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Tokugawa working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams is standing up over Tokugawa. Tokugawa looks to escape but Adams dives into side control. #SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T3##SUB#
Adams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tokugawa rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Adams's guard! Nice work there by Tokugawa!
Adams controlling Tokugawa's posture.
Tokugawa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
Tokugawa wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tokugawa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a triangle but Tokugawa pushes his legs off easily.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tokugawa manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Adams wants to pass the guard but Tokugawa is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenjiro Tokugawa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tokugawa sprawls well. Tokugawa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Tokugawa looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Tokugawa lands strikes from half guard.
Tokugawa stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Tokugawa has control of the leg.
Adams trying to control here.
Tokugawa thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Tokugawa is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tokugawa scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tokugawa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tokugawa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tokugawa throwing shots but Adams is blocking nicely.
Tokugawa is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tokugawa defends well.#T2#
Tokugawa is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Tokugawa defends it easily.
Tokugawa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adams is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Tokugawa rolls with it to try and escape but Adams cranks on the arm and Tokugawa is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DC 130: Savisto v Mansour
Date: Feb 11, 2024

#R1#
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nayati changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nayati ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Nayati shoots for a takedown but Adams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Nayati shoots in and bounces Adams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nayati distracts Adams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Nayati avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nayati working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Nayati wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nayati lands a couple of digs.
Adams is trying to keep Nayati in close.
Nayati postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Nayati scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nayati's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams is trying to keep Nayati in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nayati pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Nayati there.
Nayati trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Nayati is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nayati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adams wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams trying to control here.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Nayati in his half guard.
Nayati working the head and body with strikes.
Nayati prevents Adams from improving his position.
Nayati tries to pass to full mount but Adams defends it.
Adams wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well. #T3#
Nayati scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nayati winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nayati is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Nayati has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Nayati is landing with some decent strikes but Adams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nayati fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Nayati lands a couple of good shots and Adams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
I really don't envy Adams right now. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nayati scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Adams is looking for a way out.
Adams wants to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Nayati.
Nayati scores with strikes from the back.
Adams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Nayati softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Nayati has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nayati is trying to stick to Adams's back but Adams is turning into Nayati. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Nayati's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adams.
Adams postures up.
Nayati looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Nayati throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nayati is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adriel Nayati dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Nayati is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Adams's half guard.
Nayati drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams trying to hold on to Nayati's head to control him but Nayati postures up.
Nayati is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nayati is trying to control. Adams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Nayati is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams has hold of Nayati's hands but Nayati slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nayati looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nayati is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Adams trying to control here.
Nayati slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.#T1#
Nayati landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nayati is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nayati is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nayati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nayati working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adriel Nayati has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams wants to improve his position but Nayati is controlling well.
Nayati is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Nayati is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
Nayati content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Nayati looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams wants to control but Nayati is keeping busy.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Ground and pound from Nayati.
Nayati wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Nayati has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Nayati is working for a submission of some sort.
Adams is not content to let Nayati control the position.#T3#
Nayati is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nayati seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nayati lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is in trouble now - Nayati has advanced to mount!
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB2#
Nayati is working for a guillotine from mount but Adams frees his head quite easily.
Adams tries to hold on but Nayati postures up.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nayati dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Adams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adams is trying to control but Nayati manages to pass to mount!
Nayati is landing with some decent strikes but Adams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nayati lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adams hang on?#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nayati lands a couple of good shots and Adams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nayati is raining down hard shots and and Adams has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adriel Nayati!
Adriel Nayati decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DC 123: Colamarino vSitsongrit
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Sukbunsung is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Sukbunsung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams defending well as Sukbunsung loads up on a big left hand.
Sukbunsung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams's sensitive parts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung misses with a low kick.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Sukbunsung manages to avoid it.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams stalling in the clinch.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams tries to stall but Sukbunsung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Sukbunsung is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sukbunsung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sukbunsung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
Sukbunsung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sukbunsung can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Sukbunsung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sukbunsung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #T1#
Sukbunsung misses with some punches.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sukbunsung fails to land.
Adams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sukbunsung on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Sukbunsung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams is trying to maintain a safe position but Sukbunsung gets an underhook and turns Adams into the cage.
Sukbunsung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sukbunsung misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sukbunsung.#T2#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams blocking some punches.
Sukbunsung makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sukbunsung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams slows down the pace here.
Sukbunsung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sukbunsung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
Sukbunsung gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sukbunsung fails to land. #T3#
Sukbunsung can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Sukbunsung tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sukbunsung lands a body shot.
Sukbunsung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sukbunsung backwards.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sukbunsung prevents a body shot from Adams.
Sukbunsung swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung misses with some punches.
Sukbunsung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Sukbunsung misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sukbunsung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams is struggling to control the position.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sukbunsung backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams is looking to control Sukbunsung's arms but Sukbunsung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sukbunsung lands a body punch.
Adams lands a left hand.
Sukbunsung throws a head punch that misses.
Sukbunsung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams blocks a body shot from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung misses with a body punch.
Sukbunsung misses with the head strike.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams is pushing Sukbunsung up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Sukbunsung fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaiyo Sukbunsung dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sukbunsung wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukbunsung circles away.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sukbunsung lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Sukbunsung. Beautiful body shot.
Sukbunsung chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sukbunsung throws out the jab.
Sukbunsung scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adams tries to clinch but Sukbunsung is having none of it.
Sukbunsung sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sukbunsung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sukbunsung ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukbunsung just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams moves out of range as Sukbunsung strikes.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sukbunsung.
Adams slips a jab from Sukbunsung.#T1#
Adams staying out of range there.
Sukbunsung works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Sukbunsung takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Sukbunsung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams wants to clinch
and Sukbunsung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sukbunsung.
A good leg kick by Sukbunsung. #CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Sukbunsung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sukbunsung.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sukbunsung.
A short right from Sukbunsung.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sukbunsung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sukbunsung blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sukbunsung working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams misses with some punches.
Sukbunsung working aggressively here.
Sukbunsung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sukbunsung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Sukbunsung throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Chaiyo Sukbunsung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sukbunsung scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Sukbunsung lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sukbunsung lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams is looking to control Sukbunsung's arms but Sukbunsung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
Adams lands a body punch.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short left from Adams.
Sukbunsung misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Sukbunsung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sukbunsung's elbow.
Adams has Sukbunsung pressed against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Sukbunsung.
Sukbunsung lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sukbunsung misses with a punch to the body.
Adams effectively controlling the action here.
Sukbunsung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sukbunsung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukbunsung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sukbunsung working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sukbunsung misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. #T4#
Sukbunsung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sukbunsung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sukbunsung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sukbunsung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams stalling in the clinch but Sukbunsung improves position.
Sukbunsung lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Sukbunsung throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sukbunsung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Sukbunsung fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chaiyo Sukbunsung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sukbunsung let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good shot there by Sukbunsung.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams tries to clinch
and Sukbunsung counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sukbunsung with a hook.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Sukbunsung swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sukbunsung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sukbunsung cracks Adams on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Adams falls backwards against the cage. Sukbunsung follows up with more strikes that drop Adams to his knees. Sukbunsung keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Adams! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chaiyo Sukbunsung!
During a confident post fight interview, Chaiyo Sukbunsung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: NYF 45: Adebisi vs Tonioli
Date: Dec 16, 2023

#R1#
Diaz keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Diaz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams throwing a counter right hand but Diaz manages to avoid it.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Diaz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz wants to break free but Adams has control.
Diaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams lands a body shot. #T1#
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Adams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Diaz has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
A right hook to the body lands for Adams.
Adams tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Diaz slows down the pace here.
Adams leaning his opponent against the cage.#T2#
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Diaz pushes off an throws an elbow but Adams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Adams.
Diaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Diaz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Diaz. #T3#
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Adams is working Diaz over against the cage.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
Diaz tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
Adams lands a body punch.
Diaz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Diaz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Diaz scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams misses with a 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!
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
A short right from Adams. #T4#
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries to stall but Diaz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Diaz working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Adams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams avoids the elbow strike from Diaz, against the cage.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Adams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#It looks like Julian Diaz has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
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 Steel Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julian Diaz's cut.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Diaz there.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Some wild striking there from Diaz. #CL#
Adams rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diaz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams leaning against his opponent.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Diaz is rocked!
Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adams.
Diaz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands a right hand.
Diaz is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Diaz is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Diaz can't break the clinch.
Adams blocks an elbow strike from Diaz.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams throws a big uppercut that drops Diaz! More strikes from Adams and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Diaz lies dazed against the cage as Adams celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
An out of breath Steel Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: NYF Fight Night 16
Date: Nov 24, 2023

#R1#
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Santos counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Santos defends easily.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Santos trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Santos's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Santos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Santos is proving a slippery customer.
Santos wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Santos is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB#
Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Santos defends well.#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T2#
Santos forces his way into half guard.
Santos stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams trying to control here. #SUB2#
Santos maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Adams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Santos has cracked it and Adams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Santos!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michel Santos!
In his post fight interview, Michel Santos started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: NYF Fight Night 14
Date: Oct 27, 2023

#R1#
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Esponosa's hands.
Esponosa misses the jab.#CL2#
Esponosa clinches.
Esponosa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Esponosa drags the fight down to the ground.
Adams trying to control but Esponosa is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Esponosa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Esponosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Adams wants to control from the top but Esponosa keeps moving.
Adams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Esponosa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Esponosa is keeping the position.#T1#
Esponosa looking to control. #SUB#
Adams has gone for a leg lock! Esponosa slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adams's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Adams has his foot on Esponosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Esponosa works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Esponosa gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esponosa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Esponosa in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Esponosa from controlling successfully.
Esponosa not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Esponosa is now in half guard. #T2#
Adams is looking for a sweep. Esponosa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Esponosa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adams trying to hold on to Esponosa's head to control him but Esponosa postures up. #SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Esponosa seems to be working for a kimura but Adams defends the submission attempt.
Esponosa prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
Adams is staying active underneath Esponosa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3##SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams is looking to control Esponosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Esponosa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
Adams is positioning himself well to prevent Esponosa advancing to mount. #SUB2#
Esponosa looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Esponosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams trying to control from the bottom.
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams has hold of Esponosa's hands but Esponosa slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esponosa is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricardo Esponosa 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#
Esponosa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Esponosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Esponosa's elbow.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Esponosa controls the action.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Esponosa.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Adams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Esponosa or not. #T1#
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Esponosa.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Esponosa.
Esponosa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Esponosa blocking some punches.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams pushes Esponosa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Esponosa takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Esponosa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adams looking to sit in guard and control but Esponosa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
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!
Esponosa forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Esponosa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Esponosa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams controlling the position well.
Adams is looking to control Esponosa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Esponosa wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Esponosa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Esponosa wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it. #SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Esponosa pulls his head out easily.
Esponosa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Esponosa is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Esponosa moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Adams.
Esponosa working away.
Adams is not content to let Esponosa control the position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams is trying to control Esponosa's posture but Esponosa avoids it. #SUB2#
Esponosa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Esponosa sits in half guard. #SUB#
Adams looking for a kimura from the bottom but Esponosa passes into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that second 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Esponosa shoots and misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Esponosa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL#
Adams clinches up against the cage.
Esponosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Adams.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Esponosa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Esponosa.
Esponosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Adams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Esponosa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Esponosa can do to turn this around?
Esponosa is looking for a takedown.
Esponosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Esponosa has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adams sizes up Esponosa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Esponosa in a clinch.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but Adams won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Esponosa's head.
Esponosa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Esponosa.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Esponosa backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Esponosa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams 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!
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#Esponosa is rocked!#T2#
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Esponosa is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Esponosa's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Esponosa drops to his knees and Adams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ricardo Esponosa was interviewed post fight and said 'We’ll get it next time '.

Event: NYF 38: Traumen vs Adams
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Adams lands with a hook. Traumen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Traumen takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Traumen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a straight right hand.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Traumen.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Traumen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams swings for the body but Traumen moves out of range.
Adams avoids the body shot from Traumen.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Traumen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up but Traumen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Adams. That snapped Traumen's head back.
Adams is looking to clinch but Traumen is avoiding it.
Traumen tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams slips a jab and a cross from Traumen.
Traumen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Traumen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucas Traumen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Traumen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Traumen tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen is having none of it.
Adams staying out of range there.#CL2#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traumen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Traumen stalling.
Traumen blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Traumen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Traumen working aggressively here.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traumen fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Traumen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams tries a body shot but Traumen blocks it.
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Traumen blocking some punches.
Traumen controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Adams.
Traumen blocks an uppercut.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Adams digs a right hand into Traumen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traumen's gas tank.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Traumen throws a head punch that misses.
Traumen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traumen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Traumen. #T3#
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Adams is leaning against Traumen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Traumen avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Traumen tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Traumen back against the cage.
Traumen has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams works on Traumen's body with a couple of short punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Traumen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Traumen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Traumen gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Nice body punch from Traumen. #T4#
A short right from Traumen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traumen misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Traumen lands with a left to the head.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Traumen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Traumen throws a head punch that misses.
Traumen lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Adams.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Traumen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adams throws a body punch but Traumen moves out of range.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traumen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Traumen throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen is having none of it.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Traumen tries a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Traumen.
Traumen just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Adams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good leg kick by Traumen.
Traumen scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Traumen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Traumen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen is having none of it.
Lucas Traumen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Traumen lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Traumen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Traumen.
Traumen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams defending well as Traumen loads up on a big left hand.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Traumen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Traumen circles away.
Traumen throws a big shot that misses.
Traumen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Adams's hands.
Traumen throws a head kick that misses.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Traumen tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Traumen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Traumen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Traumen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Traumen working aggressively here.
Traumen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #BC#
Traumen breaks from the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen is having none of it. #CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Traumen throws a head punch that misses.
Traumen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Traumen misses with some punches.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traumen throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams 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.
Traumen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Traumen throws a low kick, looking for Adams's leg but Adams calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Adams darts in and clinches Traumen up against the cage.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Traumen lands a shot to the body.
Traumen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traumen is struggling to control the position.
Traumen stalling. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Traumen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Traumen tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Traumen controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Traumen fails to land.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Traumen looking to stall.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Traumen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Traumen slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Traumen lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Traumen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams is looking to clinch but Traumen is avoiding it.
Traumen thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams tries a body shot but Traumen blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traumen.
Traumen misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traumen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Traumen fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams. #BC#
Traumen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Traumen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Traumen wants to land a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Traumen lands the left hand.
Traumen throws a shot to the body.
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen moves out of range.
Traumen takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Traumen counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Traumen misses the target. #CL2#
Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Traumen stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Traumen digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank. #T2#
Traumen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Traumen fails to land.
Adams blocks a body shot from Traumen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traumen.
Traumen just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Traumen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traumen wants to break free but Adams has control. #BC#
Traumen breaks from the clinch.
Traumen takes one on the button.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams is looking to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Traumen.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Adams clinches up against the cage.#T3#
Traumen stalling.
A short left from Traumen.
Traumen throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Traumen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Traumen misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Traumen fails to land.
Adams digs a right hand into Traumen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Traumen's gas tank.
Adams tries to work over Traumen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Traumen stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams. #T4#
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Traumen.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traumen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams. #BC#
Traumen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Traumen misses with a looping left.
Adams wants to clinch.
Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Traumen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adams digs a good hook to Traumen's body.
Traumen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Traumen clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
That's time! Traumen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Adams tries to clinch up but Traumen circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Adams rushes Traumen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Traumen has Adams pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traumen.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traumen prevents a body shot from Adams.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams keeps control of Traumen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Traumen swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traumen tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Traumen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Traumen wants to break free but Adams has control.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traumens head.
Traumen scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Traumen looking to slow down the pace here.
Good body shot from Adams.
A nice left hand lands by Traumen.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short body shot lands from Traumen as the two fighters clinch.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Traumen backwards.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Traumen's elbow.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Traumen's ribcage. Traumen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Traumen looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Adams - that landed with a thud.
Traumen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Traumen blocks an uppercut.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams is leaning against Traumen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Traumens head.
Traumen blocks a body shot from Adams. #T3#
Traumen is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams blocking some punches.
Traumen lands a left hand.
Adams gets through Traumen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Adams.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Traumen blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Adams misses with the head strike.
Traumen is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Traumen has his back to the cage.
Adams 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!
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Traumen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Traumen.
Traumen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams tries a body shot but Traumen blocks it.
Adams tries to work over Traumen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Traumen misses with some punches.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Traumen avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Traumen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traumen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams'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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Traumen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Adams tries to clinch up but Traumen circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Traumen connects with a solid leg kick.
Traumen looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.#CL2#
Adams darts in and clinches Traumen up against the cage.
Traumen blocks an uppercut.
Traumen content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Traumen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Traumen prevents a body shot from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Traumen.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Traumen controls the action.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Traumen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traumen doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Traumen lands an uppercut.#BC#
Traumen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. Traumen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Traumen misses with an uppercut.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traumen paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Adams clinches up with Traumen and pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Traumen stalls.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Traumen. #BC#
Traumen breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Adams clinches up against the cage.#T2#
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Traumen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Traumen breaks from the clinch.
Traumen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Traumen pushes him off.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Traumen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Traumen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen moves out of range.
Adams misses with a body shot. #T3#
Traumen lands with a kick to the temple. Adams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams lands a lovely overhand right.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Traumen finish him?
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Traumen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Traumen misses the target.
Traumen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams tries to clinch but Traumen moves out of range.
Traumen is looking for a counter combo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Adams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Adams moves to clinch but Traumen breaks away
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Traumen misses with a low kick.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Traumen.
Sloppy strikes from Traumen. Those never looked like landing.
Traumen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Traumen can pounce on him.
Adams gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Traumen gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Adams is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Traumen!
Lucas Traumen retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Lucas Traumen was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: NYF Fight Night 12
Date: Sep 29, 2023

#R1#
Ribeiro tries for a takedown but Adams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Ribeiro.
Adams lands a right hand.
A short right from Adams.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ribeiro 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.
Ribeiro tries a knee to the head but Adams blocks it.
Adams lands a left hand.
Ribeiro goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Ribeiro up against the cage.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ribeiro is looking for a takedown.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joanderson Ribeiro.
A short uppercut from Adams.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams pushes Ribeiro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Adams.
A short right from Adams on the inside. #T1#
Ribeiro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adams walks away with a smile on his face. Ribeiro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ribeiros head.
Ribeiro tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ribeiro is trying to stall.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ribeiro.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Ribeiro's ribcage. Ribeiro let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ribeiro looks winded!
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ribeiro backwards.
Adams scores with a hook to the body.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Ribeiro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adams is unloading with more strikes now! Ribeiro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
A relieved looking Steel Adams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: NYF 33: Mendez vs Simons 2
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1#
Cillian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cillian.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cillian circles away.
Cillian swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.#CUT#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cillian throws out the jab.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Cillian throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cillian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've been told by Cillian's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Cillian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cillian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cillian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian moves out of range.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Adams rushes Cillian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cillian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Cillian blocking some punches.
Cillian misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Adams.
Cillian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Cillian has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Cillian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands a body punch. #T2#
Cillian tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Cillian controls his hands.
Cillian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams prevents Cillian from breaking the clinch.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cillian tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adams.
Cillian lands a body shot.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Cillian avoiding damage.
Cillian pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cillian lands a shoulder strike.
Cillian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3#
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Cillian's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cillian tries to circle away but Adams has him pinned against the cage.
Cillian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cillian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Cillian avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cillian has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Cillian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Cillian misses with some punches.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cillian fails to land.
Adams prevents Cillian from breaking the clinch.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands a shot to the body.#T4#
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Adams.
Cillian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Cillian backwards.
Cillian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
Cillian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams prevents Cillian from breaking the clinch.
Cillian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cillian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Adams as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Cillian blocks a body shot from Adams.
Cillian misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Cillian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams slips under a jab from Cillian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Cillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams tries to clinch there but Cillian circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cillian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cillian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cillian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cillian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Cillian throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
It looked like Cillian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cillian manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cillian swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cillian tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cillian is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Cillian into the cage.#BC#
Cillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cillian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
It looked like Cillian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Adams checks the leg kick.#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams takes one to the chin there.
Adams moves to clinch but Cillian breaks away
and Cillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Cillian misses.
Adams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian is having none of it.
A jab from Adams finds it's way through Cillian's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a right hand that Cillian ducks under and follows up with a left that Cillian also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Cillian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T3#
Cillian misses with a hook.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian is having none of it.
Adams throws out a powerful jab.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Cillian pushes him off.
Cillian throws out a leg kick but Adams moves out of range and Cillian only half commits.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cillian circles away.
Cillian rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cillian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cillian looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Cillian scores with the left hand. Adams knows he should have avoided that one.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Cillian misses with an uppercut. #T4#
Adams tries to clinch
and Cillian counters with a stiff right hand.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams wants to clinch
and Cillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Adams has Cillian up against the cage in a clinch.
Cillian stalls.
Cillian working aggressively here.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cillian blocking some punches.
Cillian pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Cillian dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cillian misses with a low kick.
Cillian walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cillian looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cillian.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch but Cillian is having none of it.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Cillian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cillian misses with a low kick as Adams jumps back.#T1#
Cillian misses with a looping left.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Cillian counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cillian lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Adams blocks a jab.
Cillian missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cillian on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Brandon Cillian has been cut.
Cillian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
A nice side step and Adams releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cillian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Cillian was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cillian throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cillian loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.#T2#
Adams is looking to clinch.
Cillian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.
Cillian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams is looking to clinch but Cillian is avoiding it.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams lands with a right hand.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cillian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cillian throwing a counter right hand but Adams manages to avoid it.
Cillian throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily.
Adams is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Cillian misses the target.#T3#
Adams tries to clinch up.
Cillian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Cillian appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adams wants to clinch up but Cillian keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Cillian in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cillian.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams digs a right hand into Cillian's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cillian's gas tank.
Adams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cillian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adams tries a body shot but Cillian blocks it.
Come on Cillian - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cillian can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action. #T4#
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Cillian is trying to break the clinch but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cillian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cillian has Adams pushed against the cage.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Cillian backwards.
Cillian blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Cillian is rocked!
Adams lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Cillian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cillian's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cillian drops to his knees and Adams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Our winner, Steel Adams, 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.

Event: NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023

#R1#
Adams looks to clinch #TD2#
so Case counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Case slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
Case sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adams is trying to keep Case in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Case lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Case advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Case not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Case is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Case is looking to stall here but Adams recovers full guard.
Adams wants to improve his position but instead Case has moved into half guard.
Case passes the guard and advances to mount!
Case looking to control but Adams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2##SUB2#
Case moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Adams has worked his arm free - good work by Adams! #SUB2#
Case tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Case has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams is trying to improve his position.
An elbow from Case crashes against the mat.
Case is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Case wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Case dominates the positioning.
Case wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Case controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Case tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Case has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adams is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Adams sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Case 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.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Case is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Adams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams tries to clinch but Case moves out of range.
Case feints the counter takedown.
Case throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Justin Case 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#
Case keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Adams has closed the distance and engaged Case in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams looking to stall.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Come on Adams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Case is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Case can't break the clinch.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Case's elbow.
Case being controlled against the cage.#T1#
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cases head.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Case has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Case takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Case or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Case.
Adams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Case has time to react.#CUT#It looks like Justin Case has been cut.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Adams scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL#
Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Case is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
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!
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Case backwards. #T3#
Case takes a shot to the head.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Case has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the cage.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Adams.
Case tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adams stalling.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Case up against the cage.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Case has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Case swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Case changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Case keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Case'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Case paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Case to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Case trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Case engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Case working his ground and pound in the gym.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Case pushes down on Adams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Case.
Case takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Case wants to pass the guard but Adams is defending well.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Case is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Case stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Case tries to counter it with a takedown but Adams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Case circles away.
Adams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Case's hands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams tries to clinch there but Case circles away.
Case avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Adams wants to clinch but Case slips to the side#TD2#
and Case counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Case.
Adams is controlling Case's posture.
Case throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Case's guard. Nice move by Adams!#REVR#
Case is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Adams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Case has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adams has managed to get both his arms back between Case's legs - danger averted.
Case tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Case is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Adams trying to control but Case is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Case holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Case has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Case is pulling down on Adams's head. It's preventing any offense from Adams, at least for the moment.
Adams content to stall in guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Case keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Justin Case comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Case has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Justin Case!
A victorious Justin Case thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: NYF 28: Ferguson vs Daxton
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Casteel jabs at Adams's body.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Casteel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casteel.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow.
Adams misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Adams.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow.
Casteel is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casteel has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams tries a body shot but Casteel blocks it.
Adams throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams tries a body shot but Casteel blocks it.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Adams. #BC2#
Casteel breaks from the clinch.
Adams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Casteel throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Casteel cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Casteel.#CL#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right from Adams.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casteel's elbow.
Adams tries to work over Casteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Adams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Casteel has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams works on Casteel's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Casteel.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Casteel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casteel prevents a body shot from Adams.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Casteels head.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Casteel is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Casteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Casteel working Adams over with knees to the body.
Adams has Casteel pressed against the cage, preventing Casteel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Casteel avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Casteel takes a shot to the head.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Casteel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Adams tries a body shot but Casteel blocks it.
A frustrated look appears on Casteel's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T4#
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Casteel tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Casteel.
Casteel blocks a body shot from Adams.
Adams prevents Casteel from breaking the clinch.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Adams.
Casteel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams working aggressively here.
Casteel blocking some punches.
Casteel working hard to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams 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#
Nice body punch from Casteel. #CL#
Casteel tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Casteel manages to break the clinch.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Casteel can do to turn this around?#CL#
Casteel gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Casteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Casteel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Adams rushes Casteel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Casteel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adams pushes Casteel up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Casteel blocks a body shot from Adams.
Casteel blocks an uppercut.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Steel Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Casteel is trying to break free.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Casteel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC2#
Casteel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams connects with a right hand. Casteel shakes it off.#T2##CL#
Adams instigates a clinch.
Casteel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Casteel blocking some punches.
Casteel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Casteel is looking to break free of the clinch but Adams has double underhooks.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Casteel manages to break the clinch.
Casteel misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Casteel throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Adams rushes Casteel and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Casteel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage.
Casteel wants to break free but Adams has control. #BC2#
Casteel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3##CL#
Adams forces Casteel back against the cage and clinches.
Casteel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Casteel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams lands a shot to the body.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Casteel holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Casteel has Adams pushed against the cage.
Casteel landing knees to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casteel. #T4#
Adams misses with a body punch.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Casteel backwards.
A shot in the inside from Adams. #ROC#Casteel is rocked!
A hook to the body from Adams.
Casteel is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Casteel is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adams pushes Casteel against the cage. Adams is working some dirty boxing. Adams pushes off with a quick right hook! Casteel goes down! Casteel tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Adams moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Our winner, Steel Adams, 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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1##CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Bag up against the cage.
Adams lands a body punch.
Adams gets through Bag's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bag.
Adams lands a left hand.
A short left from Adams.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC#Bag is rocked!
Adams pushes Bag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bag is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Bag looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Bag to his knees! Adams keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
A very excited looking Steel Adams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Punch Bag stepped up to the mic, saying '"Everybody out there know I beat him, I controlled the fight, he was missing, I hit him plenty more times. I beat him.Let me talk something... I want to thank the whole hood who came out here. I love y'all. I did this for the hood, you know I beat that boy.'.

Event: KOP CALL Last Breath
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Ko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adams lands a jab to Ko 's midsection.
Ko tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Ko throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Adams misses the target.
Adams works the jab nicely.#CL#
Adams moves into range and clinches up with Ko .
Ko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Ko up against the cage.
Adams takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Ko 's ribcage. Ko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
I was talking to Adams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
Adams just leaning against Ko , taking a breather.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Ko up against the cage.#BC2#
Ko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adams clinches. #BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Ko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ko goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steel Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kong Ko .
Ko closes the distance but Adams moves to the side
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.
Ko 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.#T2#
Adams connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Ko up against the cage.
Adams slows down the pace here.
Ko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adams after a bit of a struggle.
Ko tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Ko drops back down to his feet.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ko 's efforts to push away.
Ko tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ko takes a shot to the head.
Ko goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adams drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ko right on the button. Ko goes down! Adams follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Adams gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOP EXPO
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Alaska. That snapped Adams's head back.
Alaska throws a right hand that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Alaska circles away.
A little jabbing left from Alaska on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alaska, pushing him back against the cage.
Alaska misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams digs a right hand underneath Alaska's ribcage. Alaska let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alaska up against the cage.#BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Alaska tries to clinch but Adams moves away #KD#
and Adams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Alaska! Adams lets Alaska back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Alaska is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alaska.
Alaska lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alaska scores with a jab.
Alaska throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alaska connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adams momentarily. #KD#
Adams sends Alaska crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adams is motioning to the referee to let Alaska up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Alaska is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?#T1##CL#
Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alaska looking to slow down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Adams.
Adams stalls.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Alaska tries to tie him up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Alaska with a big uppercut! Alaska tries to clinch up but Adams pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Alaska to the mat! Alaska covers up and Adams unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Steel Adams!
After winning the bout, Steel Adams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOP RISE
Date: Aug 26, 2022

#R1#
Sitsongrit lands a right hook to the body.
Adams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sitsongrit .
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit , right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Sitsongrit . That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sitsongrit .
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams jabs Sitsongrit to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams throws a big shot that misses.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Adams swings for the body but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Adams counters with a two punch combo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit 's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
Sitsongrit works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Jab by Adams.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Sitsongrit appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheers as Sitsongrit lands an impressive looking overhand right. Adams doesn't seem phased though.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sitsongrit misses with a right hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sitsongrit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams lands with a right hand.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Adams checks it.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to Adams's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sitsongrit throws a quick inside leg kick.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sitsongrit moves out of range as Adams strikes.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit walks into a straight right hand from Adams.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sitsongrit pushes Adams away with a front kick.
Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sitsongrit throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sitsongrit misses with a body kick.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sitsongrit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sitsongrit showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams. #T3#
A slow jab from Adams misses its intended target.
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Sitsongrit misses.
Sitsongrit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams connects with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Adams throws the left hand but Sitsongrit avoids the punch easily.
Adams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit is looking to counter the offense by Adams and move into the clinch.#CL#
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Adams trying to stall but Sitsongrit improves his position.
Adams effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Adams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit motions for Adams to come forward. Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sitsongrit scores with a three punch combo!
Adams throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .#CL#
Sitsongrit forces Adams back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Sitsongrit pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Sitsongrit 's shoulder, as Sitsongrit tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Steel Adams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Sitsongrit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the head.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Sitsongrit fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Sitsongrit misses with some punches.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams works on Sitsongrit 's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Adams.
A short uppercut from Adams.
Sitsongrit lands a nice uppercut.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams'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.
Sitsongrit is working Adams over against the cage.
Adams is stalling here.
Sitsongrit blocking some punches.
Sitsongrit lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Sitsongrit .
Adams prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T2#
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Sitsongrit avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Adams stalling in the clinch but Sitsongrit improves position.
Sitsongrit works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sitsongrit .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sitsongrit 's elbow.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Adams tries to stall but Sitsongrit uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Sitsongrit controls the action.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sitsongrit letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams blocks a body shot from Sitsongrit .
A shot in the inside from Sitsongrit . #BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.
Sitsongrit connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Adams misses.
Sitsongrit cracks Adams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adams misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sitsongrit lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick as Adams jumps back.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
That kick from Sitsongrit tenderised Adams's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Sitsongrit uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Adams throws a right hand that misses
and Sitsongrit counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook 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!
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit lands a head shot.
Sitsongrit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams checks a low kick from Sitsongrit .
Nice uppercut there from Sitsongrit .
Adams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Sitsongrit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams 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.
Adams looks to land a right hand but Sitsongrit moved out of range.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Sitsongrit is just out of range.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Panomrunglek Sitsongrit 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#
Sitsongrit with the inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Sitsongrit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sitsongrit lands with an overhand left.
Adams throws a body punch but Sitsongrit moves out of range.
Sitsongrit scores with a punch to the head.
Adams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit .
Adams misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws a hook to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but Sitsongrit sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit moves away from the strike by Adams.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adams throws a hook but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws a big counter combination but Adams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T1#
Sitsongrit is looking to clinch.
Adams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Sitsongrit with a body shot.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sitsongrit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sitsongrit slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
A punch lands to the side of Sitsongrit 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit scores with a head kick.
Adams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Sitsongrit ducks down to avoid it.
Sitsongrit changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sitsongrit manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Sitsongrit tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Sitsongrit . Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Sitsongrit coming out on top.#T2#
Sitsongrit works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
Sitsongrit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sitsongrit moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sitsongrit misses with an uppercut
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sitsongrit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Sitsongrit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sitsongrit fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Adams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Sitsongrit misses the shot to the body.
Adams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sitsongrit scores with a jab to the body.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Sitsongrit tried to score with a low kick but Adams checks it.
Sitsongrit slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams misses with a hook. Sitsongrit ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sitsongrit counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
Adams throws out a loose jab but Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Sitsongrit fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Sitsongrit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sitsongrit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adams.
Adams misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Adams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Adams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Adams.
Sitsongrit throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams takes a swing at Sitsongrit 's ribcage but misses.
Adams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Adams takes a swing at Sitsongrit 's ribcage but misses.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sitsongrit throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adams misses with an uppercut
and Sitsongrit counters with a right hand to the body.
Sitsongrit misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Sitsongrit ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sitsongrit .
Sitsongrit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sitsongrit throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit .

And that's the end of the fight!
Panomrunglek Sitsongrit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sitsongrit 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panomrunglek Sitsongrit !
During a confident post fight interview, Panomrunglek Sitsongrit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: KOP CAPS
Date: Aug 05, 2022

#R1#
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolleke manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams tries to clinch up but Bolleke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Bolleke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Bolleke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bolleke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard. #T1#
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolleke content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bolleke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Adams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bolleke, into his guard. #REVR#
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.#SUB2#
Bolleke has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolleke on the ground.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Bolleke working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily. #SUB2#
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bolleke trying to control the position.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bolleke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Bolleke pushes a forearm under Adams's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Balthazar Bolleke!
Balthazar Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOP EGOS
Date: Jul 22, 2022

#R1##TD#
Heceda dives in and scores a takedown into Adams's guard.#SUB#
Heceda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Heceda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heceda looking to pass the guard.
Heceda passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heceda stalling.
Heceda is stalling here. Adams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Heceda seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heceda regains half guard.#SUB#
Heceda actively working from the bottom here.
Heceda moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
Heceda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Heceda wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Heceda pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Heceda working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.
Heceda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVR##T2#
Adams keeping moving, preventing Heceda from controlling successfully.
Adams has Heceda pulled in close to control his posture.
Heceda trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heceda pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Heceda advances position into side control!#SUB#
Heceda has hold of Adams's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Adams tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Heceda cranks the arm and Adams screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Adams, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ajin Heceda!
Ajin Heceda retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Ajin Heceda thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOP BAW!
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
Sosuke takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Sosuke.#CL2#
Sosuke rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Adams blocking some punches.
Sosuke misses with the head strike.
Sosuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sosuke fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Sosuke has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Sosuke.
Adams avoiding damage as Sosuke throws knees to the body.
Adams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Sosuke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosuke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Sosuke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.
Sosuke has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Sosuke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sosuke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sosuke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sosuke leaning his opponent against the cage.
Sosuke misses with the head strike.
Adams digs a right hand into Sosuke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sosuke's gas tank.
Sosuke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Adams seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sosuke can turn it around.
Adams digs a right hand into Sosuke's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sosuke's gas tank.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
Sosuke misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Adams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. #T2#
Adams fails to land 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!
Sosuke working aggressively here.
Sosuke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
A bit of stalling here from Sosuke.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sosuke.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Sosuke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Adams catches Sosuke right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Shinohara Sosuke has been cut.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sosuke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Sosuke takes the fight into the clinch.
Sosuke lands an uppercut.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sosuke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sosuke backwards.
Adams pushes Sosuke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Sosuke.
Adams lands with a left to the head.
Adams lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Sosuke is rocked!
Adams unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sosuke! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Adams is unloading with more strikes now! Sosuke drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: KOP ZOUK
Date: Jun 17, 2022

#R1#
Adams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Medeiros makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Medeiros uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Adams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams throws a poor cross that misses
and Medeiros counters with a straight right hand.
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Steel Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Medeiros throws a jab when Adams was well out of range.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Adams connects with a body shot.
Adams misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Adams throws a series of punches but Medeiros avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a hook
and Medeiros counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adams lands with a shot to the body.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Medeiros swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Medeiros counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Medeiros 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.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the liver by Medeiros. Beautiful body shot.
Adams misses with a left hand
and Medeiros counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Medeiros with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Medeiros connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Medeiros just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
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!
Adams lands an overhand right.
Medeiros throws a poor cross that misses
and Medeiros takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.
Medeiros throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams. #T2#
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab from Medeiros.
Adams throws a series of punches but Medeiros moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Medeiros does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Medeiros misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Adams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Medeiros misses with a body shot
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Medeiros thinking.
Medeiros fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Medeiros misses with a left hand #KD#
and Adams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Medeiros! Adams lets Medeiros back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#It looks like Aljosa Medeiros has been cut.
Medeiros throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Medeiros misses.
Medeiros misses the shot to the body.
Medeiros throws a shot to the body. #T3#
Adams lands a right hook to the body.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Adams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Medeiros misses with a looping left.#KD#
Adams cracks Medeiros with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Adams has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Medeiros to stand back up!#ROC#Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros is still on wobbly legs! Can Adams finish him?
Medeiros takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Medeiros looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Medeiros's jaw. Medeiros's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Adams does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steel Adams!
Steel Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOP CLASH
Date: May 28, 2022

#R1#
Adams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hao Ming in his tracks.
Hao Ming throws a looping overhand right but Adams ducks down to avoid it.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Hao Ming.
Adams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hao Ming. Hao Ming circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hao Ming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Hao Ming fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the ropes.
Adams misses with some punches.
Hao Ming misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Hao Ming.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Hao Ming controls his hands.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming'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.
Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adams avoiding damage as Hao Ming throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams tries to score a body lock takedown but Hao Ming shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hao Mings head. #T2#
Hao Ming just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Hao Ming is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hao Ming is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hao Ming has his back to the ropes.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hao Ming tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Hao Ming tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hao Ming.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Adams can't break the clinch. #T3#
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hao Ming is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Hao Ming throws an elbow but it misses.
Hao Ming just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Hao Ming can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Adams working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams misses with a body punch. #T4#
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hao Ming - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Fung Hao Ming.
Adams 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.
Jab by Adams.
Hao Ming is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hao Ming moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Adams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hao Ming on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice defenses there by Adams.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adams, as that shot connected.
Hao Ming misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Hao Ming misses the target.
The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hao Ming doesn't seem phased though.
Adams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hao Ming takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hao Ming was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
Adams misses with a straight left.
Hao Ming swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hao Ming throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams throws a shot to the body.
Adams misses with a body shot.
A lazy left from Adams finds it's target.
A jab from Hao Ming misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Adams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adams.
Sloppy strikes from Hao Ming. Those never looked like landing.
Adams swings for the body but Hao Ming moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hao Ming waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams lands with a cross. #T1#
Adams lands a jab to the nose.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Adams.
Adams lands with a nice body punch.
Adams lands a slapping body shot.
Adams connects with a jab.
The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hao Ming doesn't seem phased though.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Adams throws a body shot but no joy.
Hao Ming walks into a straight right hand from Adams.#ROC2#Hao Ming is rocked!
Adams misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Hao Ming darts in and clinches Adams up against the ropes.
Hao Ming blocks an uppercut.
Hao Ming wants to stall.
Adams lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Adams misses with some punches.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hao Ming tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Adams pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hao Ming throws a head punch that misses.
Adams misses with some punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Adams.
Hao Ming blocking some punches. #T3#
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Hao Ming tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adams as Hao Ming tries to tie him up.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams letting Hao Ming take a breather here.
Adams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Adams tries to work over Hao Ming's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T4#
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Hao Ming controls the action.
Hao Ming blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Hao Ming uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hao Ming looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hao Mings head.
Hao Ming blocking some punches.
Adams pushes Hao Ming back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hao Ming stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
A hook to the body from Hao Ming.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Hao Ming avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Steel Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hao Mings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hao Ming's head.#CL#
Hao Ming pushes Adams up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hao Ming with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hao Ming looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adams presses Hao Ming against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hao Ming looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams misses with some punches. #T1#
Hao Ming looking to stall.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hao Ming blocks a body shot from Adams.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Hao Ming just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adams's brow.
Hao Ming is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Hao Ming is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Hao Ming into the ropes.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Hao Ming.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hao Ming backwards.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hao Ming prevents a body shot from Adams.
Hao Ming is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Hao Ming into the ropes.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. #T2#
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams scores with a shot to the side of Hao Ming's head.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Hao Ming trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hao Ming into the ropes.
Hao Ming tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams works on Hao Ming's body with a couple of short punches.
Hao Ming is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hao Ming. #BC#
Hao Ming's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hao Ming tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adams! But no joy.
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hao Ming looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
A jab from Hao Ming misses.
Adams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams connects with a nice looking jab.
Oh Hao Ming is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Hao Ming falls backwards - clearly groggy! Adams dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
An out of breath Steel Adams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: KOP Unleashed
Date: Apr 15, 2022

#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Water.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Water swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Water tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Water definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Water.
Water working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Water.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Water as Adams tries to tie him up.
Water lands with a light punch inside.
Water throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Water cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Water.
A short body shot lands from Water as the two fighters clinch.
Adams looks winded!
Water works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Water lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Water lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Water works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Water lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Water lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Water lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Water scores with a nice hook to the head.
Water lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Water.
Water makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Water lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Water scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Water finish him?
Water digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Water scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
A short right from Water on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Water.
Water works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Water unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Adams! He's leaning against the ropes trying to keep his feet but Water is unloading with more strikes now! Adams drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hot Water!
Hot Water spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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