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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 4
Date: Jul 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Adam Jr moves to clinch but Jimenez breaks away
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Jimenez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jimenez in particular looking to stall.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr is controlling Jimenez's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Jimenez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jimenez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adam Jr is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Jimenez passes to side control.
Jimenez cracks Adam Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adam Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Adam Jr is looking to regain half guard here but Jimenez keeps moving and retains side control.
Adam Jr is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adam Jr is not content to let Jimenez control the position. #T2#
Jimenez scoring with punches and elbows.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jimenez cracks Adam Jr with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Adam Jr struggling a bit here.
Jimenez trying to control the position but Adam Jr is working away.
Jimenez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Adam Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jimenez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Jimenez keeping moving, preventing Adam Jr from controlling successfully.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adam Jr is one step ahead there.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Adam Jr is having none of it.
Jimenez has control of Adam Jr's left arm, preventing Adam Jr from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adam Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adam Jr distracts Jimenez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr is in close to Jimenez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jimenez is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adam Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Adam Jr trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Adam Jr postures up.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adam Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adam Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Adam Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jimenez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jimenez pulls Adam Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adam Jr trying to control but Jimenez is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jimenez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Jimenez has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jimenez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adam Jr wants to clinch up but Jimenez keeps it at a distance.
A big left from Jimenez misses.
Adam Jr fails with the takedown
and Jimenez counters with a nice uppercut.
Adam Jr shoots in for a takedown but Jimenez shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Jimenez moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Jimenez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Adam Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jose Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Adam Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jimenez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC#
Jimenez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adam Jr tries to clinch up.
Jimenez leaves Adam Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Adam Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jimenez pinned against the cage. Jimenez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Adam Jr tries to get set, Jimenez tries to push him back and clinch up but Adam Jr manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Jimenez clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Jimenez has hold of one of Adam Jr's legs. Adam Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jimenez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Adam Jr is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jimenez stalling the fight.
#T2#
Jimenez misses with a body punch.
Adam Jr wants a takedown.
Jimenez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
#TD#
Jimenez has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Adam Jr regains guard immediately.
Adam Jr is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adam Jr keeping full guard, as Jimenez tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimenez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Jimenez lands a couple of digs.#T3#
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adam Jr is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jimenez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adam Jr can do to turn this around?
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adam Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam Jr is pulling down on Jimenez's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Adam Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jimenez.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam Jr! But no joy.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jimenez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adam Jr backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Jimenez moves into the clinch.
Adam Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jimenez is defending well.
Jimenez controlling the action here for a moment.
Adam Jr has Jimenez pushed against the cage.#TD#
Jimenez has hold of one of Adam Jr's legs. Adam Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Jimenez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jimenez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adam Jr trying to control the position here.
Jimenez preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Jimenez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Jimenez clobbers Adam Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Adam Jr shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jimenez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adam Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Adam Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Jimenez as Adam Jr shoots in.
Jose Jimenez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Adam Jr.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Adam Jr enables Jimenez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adam Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adam Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. #REVB#
Adam Jr cracks Jimenez with a solid left hand.
Adam Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jimenez is adopting a defensive guard.#T1#
Adam Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jimenez wants to stand and escape but Adam Jr is having none of it.
Adam Jr with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Adam Jr is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jimenez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jimenez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Jimenez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr 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.
Jimenez sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimenez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimenez stands up over Adam Jr, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jimenez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Adam Jr is pulling down on Jimenez's head. It's preventing any offense from Jimenez, at least for the moment.
Jimenez throwing strikes from guard but Adam Jr blocks nicely. #T3#
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Adam Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jimenez throws a body punch but Adam Jr moves out of range.
Adam Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jimenez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jimenez scores with a body shot.
Adam Jr shoots in for a double leg but Jimenez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Adam Jr wants to clinch
and Jimenez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##TD#
Jimenez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adam Jr did well to prevent Jimenez getting side control.
Adam Jr is looking to control Jimenez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam Jr avoid being mounted?
Jimenez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Jimenez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Adam Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimenez looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adam Jr wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Jimenez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jimenez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Jimenez! |
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Event:
OPG 5: Ngata vs Adam Jr.
Date: Jul 06, 2024 |
#R1#
Adam Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ngata is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Adam Jr rushes Ngata and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ngata is pressed up against the cage. Adam Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ngata down to the mat. Ngata avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ngata uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ngata stuffs the takedown attempt from Adam Jr. Adam Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Ngata moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Ngata to work.
Ngata tries a knee to the head but Adam Jr blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Ngata turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Ngata manages to end up in side control.
Adam Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ngata on the ground.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
Adam Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adam Jr tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Ngata decides to stand back up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Ngata. No joy for Adam Jr on that attempt. #T1#
Adam Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Ngata swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Ngata drives through and clinches with Adam Jr against the cage.
#TD2#
Ngata has picked Adam Jr up - he's going for a ride! Ngata dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
It looks like Ngata is going to stand back up.
Ngata controlling the action here.
Adam Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adam Jr tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adam Jr works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adam Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Ngata is proving a slippery customer.
Ngata stays in close to Adam Jr's body and controls the position. #T2#
Adam Jr controls Ngata momentarily but Ngata frees himself.
Ngata trying to control but Adam Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ngata avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngata slaps away a takedown attempt from Adam Jr, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T3#
Adam Jr misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Ngata counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adam Jr!
Adam Jr can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Ngata is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Adam Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
Adam Jr is breathing heavily.
Adam Jr taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Ngata working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ngata in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
Ngata's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adam Jr is looking for a sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
You can see the frustration on Adam Jr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Adam Jr throws a sloppy head kick and Ngata moves out of range easily.
Ngata throws a head kick that misses
and Adam Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Ngata gets a double leg takedown into Adam Jr's guard.
Ngata is standing up over Adam Jr. Adam Jr looks to escape but Ngata dives into side control.
#REVR#
Sato Ngata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ngata scores with punches from side control.
Ngata taking a breather here.
Adam Jr sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Adam Jr is trying to maintain the position but Ngata is very close to passing his half guard.
Ngata working over Adam Jr with some ground and pound. Adam Jr looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Adam Jr is looking to control Ngata's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adam Jr avoid being mounted?
Ngata is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Ngata is working for a submission of some sort.
Adam Jr won't allow Ngata to pass to mount. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam Jr is looking to escape.
Adam Jr moves into full guard.
Adam Jr is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ngata controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Adam Jr looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ngata has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ngata throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Adam Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3#
Adam Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ngata is pressing down on Adam Jr's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adam Jr trying to control but Ngata is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adam Jr content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ngata is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Adam Jr looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ngata seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adam Jr wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Adam Jr is working hard here to advance position.
Ngata takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adam Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Ngata scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Ngata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ngata looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ngata is controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sato Ngata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Ngata gets a clinch. #BC2#
Ngata breaks the clinch.
Adam Jr looks for a takedown but Ngata sprawls well.#CL2#
Ngata gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ngata pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD2#
Ngata shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Adam Jr is trying to defend but Ngata finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Adam Jr kicks Ngata off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Ngata defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Ngata tries to keep at a distance but Adam Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adam Jr tries for a takedown but Ngata manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Ngata.
#TD2#
Ngata drags the fight down to the ground.
Ngata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adam Jr's guard. #REVB#
Adam Jr wants to get back to his feet but Ngata is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Adam Jr being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Ngata stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ngata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ngata slips nicely into half guard.
Adam Jr wants to improve his position but Ngata is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Ngata is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adam Jr sees it coming and defends easily.
Adam Jr trying to control here.
#T3#
Ngata stalling.
Ngata wants to stand up but Adam Jr is controlling the position.
Adam Jr tries to roll over but Ngata keeps him under control.
Well, if Ngata 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.
#SUB2#
Ngata is working for a kimura but Adam Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ngata seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adam Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ngata blocks the strikes from Adam Jr.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adam Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Ngata tries to sprawl out of it but Adam Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ngata manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sato Ngata comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ngata 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sato Ngata! |
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Event:
OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Pelin looking to score a takedown here. Adam Jr is defending well but Pelin drives through and ends up in Adam Jr's guard.
Adam Jr manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Adam Jr is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Pelin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Pelin moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2#
Pelin breaks the clinch.
Adam Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Pelin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pelin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pelin misses with a head kick.
#TD#
Adam Jr dives in and scores a takedown into Pelin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pelin being controlled here, momentarily.
Adam Jr seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pelin for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adam Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pelin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adam Jr connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Adam Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adam Jr misses with the ground and pound.
Pelin struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Adam Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Jr working the head and body with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pelin can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Adam Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Pelin is looking to reverse the position.
Pelin trying to remain calm as Adam Jr controls from the top position.#SUB#
Adam Jr working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adam Jr works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adam Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Pelin is trying to control Adam Jr's posture but Adam Jr avoids it. #SUB#
Adam Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pelin knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Adam Jr is trying to get an arm triangle but Pelin is defending well. #T3#
Adam Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Adam Jr creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Pelin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Pelin dodges the ground and pound from Adam Jr.
Pelin is trying to improve his position.
Pelin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adam Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Pelin tries to improve position but can't.
Pelin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Adam Jr landing a few strikes.
Adam Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Adam Jr tries for a kimura but Pelin is defending well.
Adam Jr in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4#
Adam Jr scoring with punches from side control.
Pelin tries to bench press Adam Jr off him but Adam Jr keeps the position.
Adam Jr creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Adam Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Adam Jr working the ground and pound.#SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pelin is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam Jr lands an elbow.
Pelin is not content to let Adam Jr control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Adam Jr 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#
Pelin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adam Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Pelin.
Adam Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Pelin is quick to defend against it.
Adam Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pelin can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Pelin pushes Adam Jr up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Pelin breaks from the clinch.
John Adam Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Pelin feints and as Adam Jr raises his hands in defense, Pelin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adam Jr has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pelin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adam Jr is trying to break free.
Adam Jr tries to score a body lock takedown but Pelin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Pelin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adam Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Pelin tries to sprawl out of it but Adam Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pelin manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pelin! But no joy.
Adam Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Pelin, looking for a takedown. Adam Jr pushes Pelin against the cage but Pelin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pelin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T1##CL2#
Pelin instigates a clinch.
Pelin stops a takedown attempt from Adam Jr.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adam Jr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pelin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Pelin has closed the distance and engaged Adam Jr in a clinch.
#TD2#
Pelin decides to pull guard.
Adam Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pelin keeping moving, preventing Adam Jr from controlling successfully.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adam Jr stands up over Pelin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Pelin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adam Jr defends it easily.
Adam Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Adam Jr lands a couple of digs.
Adam Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pelin striking from the bottom here.
Adam Jr is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adam Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Adam Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adam Jr trying to control but Pelin is working from the bottom.
Adam Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adam Jr 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.#T3#
Adam Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
John Adam Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pelin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pelin wants to stand but Adam Jr is controlling the position.
Adam Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Pelin has momentary wrist control but Adam Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Adam Jr stays in close to Pelin's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Adam Jr drops back looking for a leg! Pelin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pelin manages to kick Adam Jr off! Adam Jr jumps back into Pelin's guard.
Adam Jr throwing strikes from guard but Pelin blocks nicely. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adam Jr keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pelin's head.
Adam Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Adam Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pelin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pelin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adam Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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 John Adam Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Pelin misses with the combination.
Pelin throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Pelin moves into range and clinches up with Adam Jr.
Adam Jr looking for a takedown.
Adam Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pelin after a bit of a struggle.
Adam Jr has Pelin pushed against the cage.
Adam Jr can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adam Jr. 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.#TD2#
Pelin is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adam Jr can't fight it off and eventually Pelin manages to take the fight to the floor. Adam Jr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adam Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Pelin is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Adam Jr tries for a takedown but Pelin manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adam Jr is trying to pull guard but Pelin has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Pelin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pelin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adam Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Adam Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Pelin has wrist control.
Pelin is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pelin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adam Jr working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pelin's head.
Adam Jr stays in close to Pelin's body and controls the position.
Pelin trying to control the position.
#T2##SUB#
Adam Jr is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adam Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Pelin's brow.
Pelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pelin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adam Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Pelin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Pelin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Pelin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pelin trying to keep a closed guard but Adam Jr is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adam Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pelin defends well and Adam Jr ends up having to push Pelin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Adam Jr works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Pelin throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pelin wants to sweep but no luck.
Adam Jr wants to control from the top but Pelin keeps moving. #SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4##SUB#
Adam Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adam Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adam Jr forces his way into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adam Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pelin wants to get back to his feet.
Adam Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adam Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pelin defends it well.
Adam Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Adam Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Adam Jr! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 10, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Adam Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
Adam Jr throws a big elbow that misses.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lopez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adam Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Adam Jr landing with the ground and pound.
Adam Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adam Jr's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lopez looks winded!
Further stalling from Adam Jr.
Adam Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lopez has momentary wrist control but Adam Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adam Jr is in close to Lopez's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adam Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adam Jr sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adam Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Adam Jr stands up over Lopez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adam Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Adam Jr has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Adam Jr thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adam Jr scoring with punches to the head and body. #CUT#That has opened up Ayden Lopez's cut even more.
Adam Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #ROC#Lopez is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Ayden Lopez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ayden Lopez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Adam Jr! |
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