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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 92
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Adams ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez Roman.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez Roman sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Sanchez Roman drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sanchez Roman trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Sanchez Roman passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sanchez Roman works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Sanchez Roman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The referee asks Sanchez Roman politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanchez Roman prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams's coaches at KO MMA 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.
Sanchez Roman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adams looks a forlorn figure.
Adams is in a horrible position here. Sanchez Roman smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Adams is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman looking to secure an arm triangle but Adams defends it well. #T2#
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman has hold of Adams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sanchez Roman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adams is trying desperately to improve position.
Sanchez Roman wants to control but instead Adams manages to regain half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Adams is not content to let Sanchez Roman control the position.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sanchez Roman lands a nice short elbow.
Adams wants to control but Sanchez Roman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanchez Roman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Adams wants to improve his position but Sanchez Roman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Adams actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Sanchez Roman moves into full mount! Adams won't be happy about that!
Sanchez Roman raining down shots from the mount!
Sanchez Roman content just to control the position here.
Sanchez Roman with the ground and pound from mount.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanchez Roman on the ground.
Sanchez Roman controlling from the full mount.
Adams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanchez Roman takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manresa Sanchez Roman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sanchez Roman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manresa Sanchez Roman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanchez Roman shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Sanchez Roman misses with a straight left.
Adams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Adams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanchez Roman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
Adams misses with a body shot.
Sanchez Roman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch there but Sanchez Roman circles away.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez Roman off the cage and back into range.
Sanchez Roman darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Sanchez Roman into the cage.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sanchez Roman sprawls and moves away.
Sanchez Roman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanchez Roman throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Adams tries to clinch but Sanchez Roman is having none of it. #CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez Roman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sanchez Roman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanchez Roman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Grady Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manresa Sanchez Roman.
Sanchez Roman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams tries to work over Sanchez Roman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez Roman.
Adams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanchez Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez Roman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez Roman blocks an uppercut.
Sanchez Roman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Adams. #T2#
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Sanchez Roman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanchez Roman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Sanchez Roman jumps guard and drags Adams to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams advances to half guard.
Adams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sanchez Roman reverses the position - he's now on top in Adams's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanchez Roman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanchez Roman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Adams 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.#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Sanchez Roman forces his way into half guard.#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.#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Manresa Sanchez Roman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sanchez Roman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Sanchez Roman has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Grady Adams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Sanchez Roman drives through with a takedown into Adams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanchez Roman looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sanchez Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sanchez Roman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sanchez Roman cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Sanchez Roman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sanchez Roman wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanchez Roman not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sanchez Roman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adams's head.#SUB#
Adams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez Roman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sanchez Roman controls the pace.
Sanchez Roman scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sanchez Roman passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman seems to be looking for submissions.
Adams wants to improve his position but Sanchez Roman is controlling well.
#SUB#
Adams with the active half guard here but Sanchez Roman passes nicely into side control.#T2#
Adams tries to control but Sanchez Roman manages to take his back.
Sanchez Roman landing with strikes.
Sanchez Roman lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Adams hold on?!
#SUB2#
Sanchez Roman has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Adams! Can he survive? No! He's out! Sanchez Roman gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Manresa Sanchez Roman! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 68
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Mahpants Jr avoids the body shot from Adams.
Mahpants Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mahpants Jr lands with a nice body kick.
Mahpants Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mahpants Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mahpants Jr with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Adams missing with a left hand there. Mahpants Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mahpants Jr throws a leg kick which misses Adams's front leg but catches the back leg as Adams tries to avoid it.
Mahpants Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot by Mahpants Jr.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Mahpants Jr pushes him off.
Mahpants Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Mahpants Jr forces Adams back against the cage and clinches.
Mahpants Jr lands an uppercut.
Mahpants Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mahpants Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Adams has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Mahpants Jr's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL2#
Adams rushes Mahpants Jr and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Mahpants Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mahpants Jr avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Mahpants Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahpants Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahpants Jr avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Adams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mahpants Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Adams.
Mahpants Jr lands an uppercut.
Adams misses with the head strike.
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!
Mahpants Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahpants Jr is trying to maintain a safe position but Adams gets an underhook and turns Mahpants Jr into the cage.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahpants Jr's elbow.
Mahpants Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Mahpants Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mahpants Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahpants Jr dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Mahpants Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Mahpants Jr blocking some punches.
Mahpants Jr blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
A hook to the body from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahpants Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mahpants Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Mahpants Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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.
Mahpants Jr cracks Adams with a good jab.
Adams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams takes one on the button.
Adams wants to clinch up but Mahpants Jr keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Mahpants Jr clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Adams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mahpants Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahpants Jr. #T3#
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahpants Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Mahpants Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams throws an elbow that misses.
Mahpants Jr pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahpants Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahpants Jr lands a body punch.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Mahpants Jr controls his hands.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahpants Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahpants Jr dodges an elbow strike from Adams.
Mahpants Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahpants Jr gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mahpants Jr as the two fighters clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Adams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mahpants Jr's brow.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Mahpants Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahpants Jr lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahpants Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Mahpants Jr avoids a wild elbow strike from Adams.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahpants Jr pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mahpants Jr is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams looks winded!
Good body shot from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Mahpants Jr blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Mahpants Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahpants Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr blocks an elbow strike from Adams.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahpants Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Mahpants Jr.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mahpants Jr.
Adams lands with a short shot to the head.
Mahpants Jr lands with a right to the head.
Mahpants Jr slows down the pace here.
Adams throws an elbow but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mahpants Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahpants Jr with a nice calf kick.
Mahpants Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Mahpants Jr counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adams's knee momentarily.
Adams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mahpants Jr.
Adams tries to clinch up but Mahpants Jr circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahpants Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Mahpants Jr.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahpants Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams throws a body punch but Mahpants Jr moves out of range.
Adams wants to clinch.
Mahpants Jr fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adams just manages to avoid it.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahpants Jr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams wants to clinch but Mahpants Jr slips to the side
and Mahpants Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mahpants Jr circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams is looking to clinch but Mahpants Jr is avoiding it.
#CL#
Mahpants Jr closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the cage.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahpants Jr backwards.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahpants Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mahpants Jr's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Mahpants Jr.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Mahpants Jr avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Mahpants Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahpants Jr lands a left hand.
Mahpants Jr avoids the elbow strike from Adams, against the cage.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahpants Jr scores with a shoulder strike.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Mahpants Jr lands a shot to the body.
Schlitz Mahpants Jr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mahpants Jr lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mahpants Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards. #T2#
Mahpants Jr presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams pushes off an throws an elbow but Mahpants Jr leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahpants Jr is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Mahpants Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Mahpants Jr.
Mahpants Jr will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.
Mahpants Jr works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mahpants Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Adams is rocked!
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Mahpants Jr controls the action.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahpants Jr finish him?
Mahpants Jr lands a shot to the body.
Mahpants Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mahpants Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mahpants Jr scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Mahpants Jr breaks from the clinch.
A solid body kick from Mahpants Jr. #CL#
Mahpants Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mahpants Jr lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Mahpants Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Mahpants Jr breaks the clinch.
#T3##CL#
Mahpants Jr has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Adams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahpants Jr pushes Adams against the cage. Mahpants Jr is working some dirty boxing. Mahpants Jr pushes off with a quick right hook! Adams goes down! Adams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Mahpants Jr moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schlitz Mahpants Jr! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams drives through and clinches with Willams against the cage.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Willams.
Willams blocking some punches.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams is working for takedown but Willams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with some punches.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands a nice elbow.
Willams tries to break the clinch but Adams is controlling the position.
Willams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams throws an elbow but it misses.
Willams blocking some punches.
Willams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Adams has Willams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Adams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Willams tumbling to the mat - Adams dives into Willams's guard.
Willams keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Willams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willams is controlling Adams's posture.#T1#
Adams pushing down on Willams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Willams is positioning himself well to prevent Adams advancing to mount.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Willams is looking to control Adams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willams avoid being mounted?
Adams wants to take a breather but Willams is having none of it.
Adams trying to mount his opponent but Willams defends it.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Adams working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Willams's thigh. Willams counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Willams keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass. #T2#
Willams has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Willams looking to control.
Willams wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Willams is controlling Adams's posture.
Adams passes Willams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Willams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Willams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is keen to just control but Willams is a slippery customer.
Willams is looking to improve his position.
Willams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Willams tries to get out of the position.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Willams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Willams desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Willams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Willams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Willams is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Adams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adams advances to half guard.
Willams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams is looking to advance position but Willams won't allow it.
Adams works his foot free and advances to mount.
Adams is looking to work his way around to Willams's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Willams wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Adams is stalling here but it's allowed Willams to get half guard.
Willams is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willams managing to control the position.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Willams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Adams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Willams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Adams drives through and clinches with Willams against the cage.
Willams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Willams tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Willams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land.
Willams tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chino Willams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Willams.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Willams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants a takedown.
Adams can't find room to land a body shot as Willams controls the action.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Willams avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Adams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams lands a left hand.
Adams misses with some punches.
#T1#
A right hand to the body from Adams.
Adams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Willams backwards.
Adams lands with a right to the head.
Willams stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Willams.
Adams misses with some punches.
Willams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Grady Adams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Willams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adams.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Willams in his tracks for a moment.
Adams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Willams blocking some punches.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Willams backwards.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Willams avoids it by throwing Adams back against the cage.
Willams looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Willams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Willams.
Willams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Adams connects with a looping right hand.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Willams pushes him off.
Willams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams misses with a lunging right hand
and Willams counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adams with a jab.#T3##CL2#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Willams back into the cage.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Willams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Willams wants a takedown.
Willams wants a takedown.
Willams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adams lands an elbow just above Willams 's eye.
Willams is looking to control Adams's arms but Adams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Willams has his back to the cage.
Willams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
Willams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Willams's efforts to push away.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Willams.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T4#
Willams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Willams controls his hands.
Willams tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Willams trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Willams blocks an uppercut.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Willams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Willams.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Willams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams pushes Willams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Willams.
Nice elbow from Adams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Willams backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grady Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Willams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Willams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adams looks to clinch #TD#
and Willams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.#SUB2#
Adams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Willams defends it easily.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Willams is proving a slippery customer.
Adams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Willams has passed into side control.
Willams cracks Adams with a big right hand but Adams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams can't do much from the bottom here.
Willams working the body and head with strikes.
Willams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adams keeps working. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Willams wants to pass to mount but Adams is defending the position.
Willams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adams trying to hold on to Willams's head to control him but Willams postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Willams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Willams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Willams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams has hold of Willams's hands but Willams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Willams is working away from the top position though.
Willams drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Willams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Willams there. #SUB2#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willams pulls his head out easily.
Willams not doing much here.
#T3#
Willams working the head and body with strikes.
Willams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Willams lands a nice short elbow.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams has hold of Willams's hands but Willams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Willams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Willams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Willams's back!
Adams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Willams.
Willams is trying to break free.
#T4#
Willams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adams's guard. Nice work there by Willams.
Willams stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Willams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams is looking to sweep but instead, Willams has passed into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Chino Willams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willams pulls his head out easily.
Ground and pound from Willams.
Chino Willams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grady Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adams tries to roll over but Willams keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chino Willams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grady Adams!
A victorious Grady Adams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grady Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Yung Armbar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and James Atkins.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Armbar gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) Armbar
Armbar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Armbar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Armbar keeps moving.
Armbar looking to control.
Armbar pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armbar is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armbar keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Armbar has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Armbar is retaining full guard.
Armbar looking for a sweep. Not yet Armbar, not yet.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams wants to control from the top but Armbar keeps moving. #SUB2#
Armbar looking for a guillotine here but Adams defends easily.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Armbar is retaining full guard.
Armbar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (2) Armbar
Armbar trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armbar is one step ahead there.
Adams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Armbar passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (2) vs (5) Armbar
Adams looks to move to half guard but instead Armbar has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adams (2) vs (7) Armbar
Armbar trying to control but Adams is having none of it.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armbar on the ground.#SUB2#
Armbar looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Armbar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB2#
Armbar working for a guillotine from mount but Adams is in no mood to give up. #T3#
Adams tries to lock up and control but Armbar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Armbar working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Armbar has hold of Adams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Adams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Armbar prevents Adams from getting the reversal.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4##SUB2#
Armbar working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Adams looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Armbar! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Yung Armbar! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grady Adams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rene Dif!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dif fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adams avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Adams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adams (2) vs (0) Dif
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.
Adams moves into full mount! Dif won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Adams (5) vs (0) Dif#SUB#
Adams is working for a guillotine from mount but Dif frees his head quite easily.
Dif keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dif is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dif is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Adams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Dif turns into him and now he's in Adams's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adams (5) vs (2) Dif#SUB#
Dif is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Adams has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Dif is looking to defend but Adams has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Dif! Adams pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Dif taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Grady Adams!
Grady Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 12, 2024 |
#R1#
A nice combination there by Draganov.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Draganov!
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Draganov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Adams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Draganov looks to land a combination. Adams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Draganov - that will leave a mark!
A nice leg kick lands there from Draganov.
Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Draganov's shoulder, as Draganov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice cross by Draganov.
A big right from Adams misses.
Draganov jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Adams takes one on the button.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Draganov.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Draganov counters with a straight right hand.
Draganov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams misses with an uppercut
enabling Draganov to counter with a crisp jab.
Draganov scores with a head kick.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Draganov moves away.
Draganov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Adams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Draganov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Draganov counters with a two punch combo. #ROC#Adams is rocked!#T1#
Draganov slips under a jab from Adams.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Draganov finish him?
Draganov lands a head kick. Adams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Draganov throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Adams's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Draganov dives in looking to finish as Adams flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Draganov's strikes! Draganov is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Adams's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Adams was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Draganov!
Ivan Draganov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
FCL - 15
Date: Mar 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Calvin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scott Calvin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams tries to clinch up but Calvin circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams lands an overhand right.#CL#
Adams darts in and clinches Calvin up against the cage.
Calvin can't get the takedown.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Calvin in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Calvin has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Calvin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calvin wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Calvin in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvin lands strikes from half guard.
Adams gets full guard.
Calvin chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Calvin stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.#SUB#
Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calvin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Calvin postures up and lands a big shot to Adams's brow.
Calvin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Calvin trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Calvin is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Calvin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Calvin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Adams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Calvin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Calvin from controlling successfully.
Calvin works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Calvin working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#SUB#
Adams working for a triangle but Calvin defends it easily.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calvin with a nice head shot there.
Calvin loads up on a big left hand. Adams felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Calvin looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Adams can't hide his disappointment, as Calvin celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Calvin! |
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