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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2024 |
#R1#
Iason moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CL#
Iason drives through and clinches with Legend Jr against the cage.
Iason is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Legend Jr is defending well.
Legend Jr can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Iason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Iason with that takedown attempt.
Iason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#TD#
Iason shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Legend Jr wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Legend Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
Legend Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Iason.
Well, if Iason 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.
Iason blocks the strikes from Legend Jr.
#T1#
Legend Jr wants to control but Iason is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Legend Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Legend Jr looks winded!
Iason seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Iason tries to pass the half guard into mount. Legend Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Iason seems content to control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SU#
Iason decides to return to a standing position.
Iason connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Legend Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iason defends it nicely.
Iason connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Iason rushes Legend Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Iason lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T3#
Iason wants a takedown but no success here.
I was talking to Iason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Iason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iason scores a nice knee to the body.
#BC#
Iason manages to break the clinch.
Iason scores with a one two! Legend Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CL#
Iason moves into range and clinches up with Legend Jr.#BC#
Iason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Iason has Legend Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Iason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Legend Jr tries to keep at a distance but Iason has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Iason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iason tries to close the distance and clinch up but Legend Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Legend Jr with the counter takedown but Iason avoids it easily.#CL#
Iason moves into the clinch.#T4#
Legend Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iason lands a body shot in the clinch.
Legend Jr looking for a takedown.
A short left from Iason. #BC#
Iason breaks the clinch.
Iason lands a jab to the head.
Iason looks for a takedown but Legend Jr sprawls well.
Legend Jr steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Iason.
Iason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#TD#
Iason manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Legend Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Legend Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Iason is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Iason 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##CL#
Iason forces Legend Jr back against the cage and clinches.
Legend Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Iason pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#KD#
Iason lands a big head kick that sends Legend Jr tumbling to the mat! Iason takes a step backwards and waves Legend Jr back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Legend Jr is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Sigandi Legend Jr has been cut.
Legend Jr drops his hands momentarily and Iason needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Legend Jr just on the top of the head. Legend Jr drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Legend Jr - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Adam Iason! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Iason lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Iason tries to clinch up.
Iason scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Iason lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bash doesn't seem phased though.
Iason throws a combination. Bash tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#KD2#
Iason lands a big head kick that sends Bash tumbling to the mat! Iason takes a step backwards and waves Bash back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Iason.
Iason lands a brutal head kick. Bash looks out on his feet and Iason throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Adam Iason! |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Telemaque Androma! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Adam Iason!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Androma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iason defends it nicely.
Iason is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Iason pushes Androma up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Iason gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Androma (0) vs (2) Iason#SUB#
Androma is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Iason frees his head nicely. Oh but Androma has switched to an armbar! Iason is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Telemaque Androma! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 03, 2024 |
#R1##CL2#
Iason rushes Janko and presses him up against the cage.
Janko is trying to pull guard but Iason turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Iason throws a knee to the head but misses.
Iason has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Janko is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Iason manages to break the clinch.
Janko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Iason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Janko is fending him off so far but Iason persists. Nope, Janko circles away and we're back to standing.
Iason misses with a takedown attempt - Janko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Janez Janko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Iason.
Iason leaves Janko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Iason.
Janko throws a leg kick
and Iason counters with a thumping low kick.
Iason should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
Janko gets tackled into the cage by Iason. Iason maintains the clinch.
Iason prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1##BC#
Janko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Janko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iason.
Iason attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Janko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iason pinned against the cage. Iason gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iason lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL2#
Iason has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Janko has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Iason clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Good control from Janko.#T2#
Janko gets his hands free as Iason looks to control. #SUB#
Iason 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 Janko gets his way!
Iason is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Janko controls the action.
Iason is trying to break free.
#T3#
Iason trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Good control from Janko.#ES2#
Iason is trying to shake Janko off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Janko won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Iason misses with a takedown attempt
letting Janko counter with a right hand.
Janko wants to clinch up but Iason keeps it at a distance.
Janko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Iason sprawls well. Iason wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Janko gets slowly back to his feet.
Janko fails in his attempt to clinch. #T4#
Iason is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Janko throws a shot to the body.
Janko closes the distance and clinches up with Iason, looking for a takedown. Janko pushes Iason against the cage but Iason circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Janko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iason.
Janko tries to clinch but Iason moves out of range.
Janko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Iason eats them both and turns towards Janko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Iason moves into the clinch.
Janko fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been informed that Iason has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Iason tries to score a body lock takedown but Janko shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Iason putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Janko in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Iason dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Iason misses. #CL#
Janko moves into the clinch.
Janko prevents the takedown attempt.
Iason fails to pull guard.
Janko stops a takedown attempt from Iason.
Janez Janko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Iason.
Janko fails to pull guard.
Iason is trying to maintain a safe position but Janko gets an underhook and turns Iason into the cage.
Janko is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Janko gets a trip takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Janko takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Iason missing with punches from the bottom.
Iason controlling the position well. #T1#
Janko sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Iason is not content to let Janko control the position.#ES2#
Iason makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Iason shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Janko as he avoids it easily.
Janko looks to land a body kick but Iason moved away.
Janko sets himself, and Iason steps forward looking for the clinch! Janko avoids it this time.#T2#
Iason shoots in for a double leg but Janko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Janko is looking to counter punch.
Janko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Janko throws a quick counter head kick but Iason was just out of range.
Janko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iason avoids it really well and circles away.
Janko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Iason tries to avoid it but Janko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Iason to the ground. Iason escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Iason tries to close the distance and clinch but Janko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Iason has Janko up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Janko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Janko has Iason up against the cage in a clinch.
#T3##BC#
Janko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iason tries for a takedown but Janko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Janez Janko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Janko throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Janko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Iason.
Janko dives in and grabs Iason's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iason pushes down on Janko's head and hops out.
Janko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iason.
Janko is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Iason.
Iason fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Janko tries to keep at a distance but Iason has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Janko tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iason just stands there and leans against the cage.
Iason is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Iason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iason shoots in but no luck this time.
Janko changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iason is breathing heavily.
Janko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Iason doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Janko counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Janko fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Iason with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Janez Janko dominated that second round.
That's time! Janko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Janko tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Iason defends well and Janko ends up having to push Iason into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Iason misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Janko.
Iason tries to pull guard but Janko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Janko pulls Iason into guard.
Iason must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Janko keeping moving, preventing Iason from controlling successfully. #SU2#
Iason gets to his feet - Janko follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iason stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Iason wants it to stay on the feet.
Iason throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Janko.
Janko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iason goes for a double leg but Janko avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Janko continues to drive forward.#T1#
Janko throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Iason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Iason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iason dives in and grabs Janko's left leg, looking for a takedown. Janko pushes down on Iason's head and hops out.
Janko seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Janez Janko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Iason.
Janko avoids the head kick by Iason.
Janko cracks Iason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Janko gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Iason breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Janko drives through and clinches with Iason against the cage.
Iason tries a body shot but Janko blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Janko as Iason tries to tie him up.
Janko has Iason pushed against the cage.
Iason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Janko.
#T2#
Iason gets underhooks to prevent Janko's takedown attempt.
Iason misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Janko manages to break the clinch.
Janko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Iason paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Janko pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Iason back to the cage. Janko follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Janko misses with a takedown attempt - Iason sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Iason doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iason scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Janko tries for a takedown but Iason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Janko backs off Iason throws a huge counter combo but Janko manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Iason moves into the clinch.#BC#
Janko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iason swats away the attempt to clinch by Janko.#CL#
Janko has closed the distance and engaged Iason in a clinch.
Janko gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iason.
Still in the clinch, Iason scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Janko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Iason will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Janko tries for a takedown but Iason sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Janko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iason somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iason.#CL#
Janko gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Iason successfully pulls guard.
Janko 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Janez Janko.
I think Janko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Janez Janko! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Alverez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Iason circles away quickly and effectively.
Alverez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Iason eats them both and turns towards Alverez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Alverez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Alverez.
Alverez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alverez wants it to stay on the feet.
Alverez throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Iason counters by clinching up.
Iason keeps control of Alverez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
I was talking to Iason's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Iason connects with a nasty looking knee right to Alverez's face.
#CUT#It looks like Javier Alverez has been cut.
Iason works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Alverez looks winded!
Iason is looking to take this one to the mat.
Iason is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Iason lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Iason lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC#Alverez is rocked!
The referee calls for Iason to work.
Alverez is still on wobbly legs! Can Iason finish him?
Iason creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Alverez with a big uppercut! Alverez tries to clinch up but Iason pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Alverez to the mat! Alverez covers up and Iason unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Adam Iason! |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Whelan tries to clinch up but Iason circles away and keeps his distance.
Whelan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Whelan fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Whelan pushes Iason up against the cage in a clinch.
Iason tries to stall but Whelan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iason misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Whelan.
Iason jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whelan walks away with a smile on his face. Iason gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Iason forces Whelan back against the cage and clinches.
Whelan lands a nice knee to the body.
Iason tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Whelan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Iason slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan with a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Adam Iason has been cut.
Whelan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whelan landing knees to the body.
Iason looks winded!
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!
Whelan lands a knee to the body.
#T1#
Whelan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Iason's face.
Whelan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Whelan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#KD#
Whelan drops Iason with a big knee straight up the middle! Iason is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Iason is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Whelan rushes Iason and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Iason is still on wobbly legs! Can Whelan finish him?
Whelan landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Whelan jerks Iason's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Iason drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Whelan goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Whelan because Iason was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Sean Whelan! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 14, 2024 |
#R1#
Iason defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Velez.
Velez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iason.
A head kick misses from Velez.
Iason doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Velez moves into the clinch.
Velez tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC2#
Iason manages to break the clinch.
Velez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Velez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iason thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iason has his takedown stuffed
and Velez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Miles Velez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Iason.
Iason misses with a double jab.
#T1#
Iason throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Iason shoots for a takedown but Velez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Iason tries to clinch but Velez moves away #KD#
and Velez counters with a crisp one two that drops Iason! Velez thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Iason to his feet! Iason is in big trouble!#ROC#Iason is rocked!#TD#
Velez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Iason is still in real trouble! Can Velez finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iason tries to get to full guard but Velez has control of the leg.
Iason is controlling Velez's trapped leg to prevent Velez from advancing to side control.
Iason seems to have recovered his senses.
Velez wants to get back to his feet.
#SU#
Velez decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T2#
Velez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Velez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Iason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Iason gets a clinch.
Iason misses with some punches.
Velez looking to stall.
#TD2#
Iason gets control of Velez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Iason will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Iason has his hands on Velez's head, controlling the position.
Let's hope that Iason has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Velez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iason has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Velez has managed to get both his arms back between Iason's legs - danger averted.
Velez prevents Iason from getting back to his feet.
Iason working a defensive guard 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.
Velez wants to control from the top but Iason keeps moving.
Iason has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Iason.
Velez is looking for a counter combo.
Iason looks winded!
Velez shoots in but Iason avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Velez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iason checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Iason will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Iason has Velez up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Velez pulls guard.
Iason advances to half guard.
Iason uses his free foot to push down on Velez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Velez.
Iason controlling his opponent.
Velez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velez is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Velez tries to hold on but Iason postures up.
Iason tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Iason misses with a head shot.
Iason controlling from the full mount.
Iason with good strikes from the mount here!
Iason content just to control the position here. #T2#
Iason looking to finish with strikes here!
Iason looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Iason is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Velez can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Iason goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Velez is on top in guard.
Velez wants to control from the top but Iason keeps moving. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iason holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB2#
Iason looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Velez passes into half guard.
Iason keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Iason moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iason throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Iason has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iason looking to hit a scissor sweep but Velez is one step ahead there.
Velez trying to control the position from guard on top but Iason is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iason tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Iason showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Velez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Velez fails to land the takedown.
Velez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Iason counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Iason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Velez shoots for a takedown but Iason saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miles Velez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iason throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Velez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Velez swats away the attempt to clinch by Iason.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iason tries for a takedown but Velez circles away easily
and Velez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Iason thinking. #CL2#
Iason moves into range and clinches up with Velez.
Iason tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##BC2#
Iason manages to break the clinch.
Velez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight stays on the outside here - Iason looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Iason shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Velez counters by moving into the clinch.
Iason tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velez smiles and moves away.
Velez goes for a double leg but Iason avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Iason continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Iason's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iason can't find room to land a body shot as Velez controls the action.
Iason prevents Velez from breaking the clinch.
Iason controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
Velez has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Iason - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Iason is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velez is defending well for now.#BC2#
Iason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Velez moves in looking to clinch but Iason pushes him off.
Iason misses with a takedown attempt - Velez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Velez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iason avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Velez is defended easily by Iason.
Iason raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Velez misses with a few strikes there.
Iason dives in for a single leg takedown but Velez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Velez counters with a quick kick to the body but Iason blocks it.
Iason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Velez changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Velez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Velez throws a body kick that misses.
Velez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Iason looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Velez is fending him off so far but Iason persists. Nope, Velez circles away and we're back to standing.
Velez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Iason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Iason tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Velez closes the distance and clinches.
Velez slows down the pace here.
Iason scores with a shot to the side of Velez's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Miles Velez.
I think Iason 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Iason! |
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