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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2024 |
#R1# Karim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Adam Iason has been cut. Karim throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Iason just misses with a punch to the body.
Karim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Iason throws a body shot but no joy. Karim dodges the punch combination from Iason.
Karim is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iason wants to slow Karim down by chopping away at his legs. Good leg kick by Karim. #T1# Karim circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karim scoring well with a low kick there.
Karim rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Iason moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iason. A slapping leg kick lands for Karim.
Karim lands a nice shot that snaps Iason's head back.
#T2# A solid body kick from Karim. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Karim throws a head kick that misses. A counter left hand to the body from Iason misses its target. Karim and Iason are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Karim throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Iason into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Karim knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nurlan Karim! Nurlan Karim decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Iason takes the fight into the clinch. Lei looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Iason lands an elbow inside. Iason working Lei over with knees to the body. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Iason obliges. Iason is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2# Iason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Iason lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Lei is looking to close the distance but Iason sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Lei crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Lei is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Adam Iason! Frito Lei spoke after the fight, saying 'I need a drink!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 43 (205lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 23, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Joey Castillo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Adam Iason! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD# Castillo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Iason's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castillo (2) vs (0) Iason Castillo trying to control but Iason is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Iason escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Castillo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2# Iason is looking for a triangle here but Castillo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (5) vs (0) Iason Castillo works to advance to full mount. Iason defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (7) vs (0) Iason We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Castillo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iason has worked his arm free - good work by Iason!
Iason is not content to let Castillo control the position. #T1##SUB# Castillo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Iason regains half guard there - taking advantage of Castillo's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. Castillo is keen to just control but Iason is a slippery customer. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Castillo moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (10) vs (0) Iason Iason is trying to get back to half guard. Iason is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Iason keeps trying to improve his position. Iason manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (10) vs (2) Iason Castillo trying to hold on to Iason's head to control him but Iason postures up.
#T3##SUB2# Iason is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillo has managed to free his arm - good work. Castillo is pressing down on Iason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Iason looking to pass the guard. Iason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Iason trying to control but Castillo is working from the bottom. #SUB# Castillo is looking for a triangle but Iason pushes his legs off easily.
#T4# Iason tries to free his leg and advance position but Castillo is retaining full guard. Iason postures up.
#SUB# Castillo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Castillo looking for a guillotine here but Iason defends easily.
Iason trying to move into half guard but instead Castillo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castillo (12) vs (2) Iason#T5##SUB2# Iason throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castillo forces his way into half guard. Castillo is looking to stall here but Iason recovers full guard. Castillo works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T6# Iason wants to improve his position but Castillo is controlling well.
Iason is not content to let Castillo control the position. Iason wants to sweep but Castillo has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Castillo (15) vs (2) Iason Castillo is looking to take a break and control but Iason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T7# Castillo is really struggling to control Iason but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Castillo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iason knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T8# Iason is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Castillo trying to control the action but Iason is working from the bottom. #T9# Iason is looking to regain half guard here but Castillo keeps moving and retains side control. Castillo advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Castillo (17) vs (2) Iason Iason has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Castillo (20) vs (2) Iason The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Castillo's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB# Iason is trying to defend against the choke here but Castillo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Castillo Tightens the hold and Iason taps out furiously! Castillo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Castillo! |
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Event:
NG 14
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1##CL# Iason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage. Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iason smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Iason.#CL# Iason gets a clinch. Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iason's elbow. Iason is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Iason into the cage. Iason misses with a hook from the clinch. Iason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Iason wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Iason can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iason stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
Adam Iason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva. Come on Iason - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
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.#BC2# Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Iason throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1# Silva holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Iason gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Silva.
#BC2# Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL# Iason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage. Iason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Iason is controlling him. Silva is looking to take this one to the mat. A short uppercut from Iason. Iason prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva can't get the takedown.
Iason's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Iason tries to break free but Silva pushes him back against the cage. Iason lands with a left to the head. Silva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2# Iason blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Iason smiles and moves away.
Iason could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Iason misses with a two punch combination.
#CL# Iason has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva is working for takedown but Iason is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD2# Silva tightens his grip and picks Iason up, before dumping him to the ground. Iason manages to land in guard. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Iason trying to control the position here. Silva connects with a couple of short punches. Iason knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground. Iason working a defensive guard here.
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3##SUB2# Silva looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SU2# Silva postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Iason to stand up. #CL# Silva tries to keep at a distance but Iason has taken the fight into the clinch. Silva tries to pull guard but Iason holds him up against the cage and eventually Silva drops back down to his feet.
We've been informed that Silva has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iason lands a right hand that snaps the head of Silva backwards. #T4# A nice right hand lands inside from Iason. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Iason misses with a hook from the clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Iason creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Iason lands with a light punch inside. Silva fails to pull guard.
#TD2# Silva has clasped his hands together around Iason's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Silva is looking to take a break and control but Iason is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Silva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Silva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iason is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Iason dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL# Iason moves into range and clinches up with Silva. Iason lands an uppercut. Iason being controlled against the cage. Iason controlling the action here for a moment.
#TD2# Silva has hold of one of Iason's legs. Iason is fighting the takedown attempt but Silva gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Iason keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully. #SU2# Silva decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Iason, up you get! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Iason moves into range and clinches up with Silva.#BC# Iason pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Iason rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Iason lands with a left to the head. #T1# Iason is trying to maintain a safe position but Silva gets an underhook and turns Iason into the cage. Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Iason is defending well. Silva letting Iason take a breather here.#BC# Iason breaks from the clinch.
Iason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL# Iason closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Iason pushes Silva back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Iason will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Silva up against the cage. Silva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Iason's elbow. Silva goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iason prevents it.
Adam Iason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva. Iason stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
#T2# Iason is trying to stall.
#TD2# Silva ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Silva no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Silva 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# Iason keeping hold of Silva's head, controlling as best he can. Iason blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva. #SUB2# Silva is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Silva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3# Silva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Silva is trying to control. Iason wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Iason wants to control but Silva passes into side.
#SUB2# Silva is trying to get an arm triangle but Iason is defending well. You can see the frustration on Iason's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2# Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4# Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iason keeps working. Iason is trying to improve his position. Silva working away. Silva tries to move to mount but Iason blocks the move with his legs. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iason keeps working. Iason isn't going anywhere. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Anderson Silva will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2# Silva clinches up with Iason and pushes him back against the cage.#BC# Iason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Iason sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL# Iason clinches. Silva blocks an uppercut.
Silva tries to work over Iason's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Iason misses with some punches.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#BC# Iason manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iason looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well. Iason is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?#CL# Iason closes the distance and clinches. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Adam Iason has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anderson Silva. Iason is pushing Silva up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #T1##BC# Iason breaks the clinch.
Iason moves out of range as Silva throws a body kick.
Iason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Silva tries to keep at a distance but Iason has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC# Iason escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Iason. Iason stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet. Adam Iason is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Iason fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage. Iason pressing his opponent against the cage. Silva is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Iason pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2# Iason lands a right hand. Iason prevents the takedown attempt.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Iason stalling the fight.
#BC# Iason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Silva is looking to clinch. #CL# Iason moves into the clinch. Iason lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC# Iason breaks the clinch.
#CL# Iason gets a clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Iason has a couple of punches blocked by Silva.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD2# Silva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Iason regains guard immediately. #T3##SU2# Silva gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL# Iason pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Iason breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Iason moves into the clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Iason. Iason swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat. Iason scores with a nice hook to the head. Silva fails to pull guard.
#BC# Iason manages to break the clinch.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Iason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL# Iason has managed to clinch.
Adam Iason has scored more points in the clinch so far. Silva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iason is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Iason shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4# Silva stalling in the clinch but Iason improves position. Iason lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Iason. #BC# Iason breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL# Iason rushes Silva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Iason breaks the clinch.
#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC# Iason breaks from the clinch.
#CL# Iason pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.#BC# Iason breaks the clinch.
#CL# Silva gets tackled into the cage by Iason. Iason maintains the clinch. Silva has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Iason avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Iason gets through Silva's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC# Iason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Silva dodges the punch combination from Iason.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Iason showed his dominance in that final round. I think Iason 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28 Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28 Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Iason! A very excited looking Adam Iason made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2024 |
#R1##CL2# Iason drives through and clinches with Glover against the cage.
#BC# Glover escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iason darts in trying to clinch and Glover counters with a lovely shot to the body. Iason moves to clinch but Glover breaks away and Glover counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Adam Iason has been cut. Iason tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iason tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1# Iason tries to clinch but fails miserably and Glover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Iason is looking to clinch. It looked like Glover wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD# Glover lands a big right hand that sends Iason crashing to the mat! Glover stays standing though and waves Iason back to his feet!#ROC#Iason is rocked! Adam Iason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Iason moves to clinch but Glover breaks away and Glover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Glover misses with a wild body shot. Iason tries to clinch but Glover moves out of range. A quick step to the side and Glover tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Iason closes the distance looking to clinch #KD# and Glover counters with a nice right hand that sends Iason toppling to the canvas! Iason scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Glover finish him?! Iason is still on wobbly legs! Can Glover finish him?#T2# A low kick from Iason is predictable there and Glover counters with a right hand from hell and Iason is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Terrance Glover! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 19, 2024 |
#R1# Bash keeps the fight on the outside. Iason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bash wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Bash fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Iason is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. Iason tests Bash's chin there with a solid looking shot. Bash stuffs the takedown. Iason connects with a crisp jab. Bash circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Iason tries to get set, Bash tries to push him back and clinch up but Iason manages to avoid the attempt. Iason tries to clinch up but Bash circles away and keeps his distance. Bash tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Iason manages to circle out of the way. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bash closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Iason is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bash has just dragged him back down to the mat. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Iason is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T1# Iason is controlling Bash's trapped leg to prevent Bash from advancing to side control. Bash knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iason on the ground.#SUB2# Iason looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Iason works his way to full guard. Good work. Iason is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Iason wants to stand up but Bash is controlling him. Bash postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Iason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bash paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD# Bash scores with a takedown into Iason's guard. Iason trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Iason lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3##SUB# Bash looking for subs off his back but Iason has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bash on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bash tries to get out of the position.#SUB# Bash with the active half guard here but Iason passes nicely into side control.#SUB2# Iason is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bash has escaped the position, nice work there. Bash gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2# Iason wants to work for an arm triangle but Bash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB# Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iason pulls his head out easily. #SUB# Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4# Iason winds up and cracks Bash with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB# Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Bash could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#SUB# Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iason pulls his head out easily. Iason wants to stand up but Bash is controlling the position.
#SUB# Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Bash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iason pulls his head out easily. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Iason dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2# Iason pushes Bash up against the cage in a clinch. Iason is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bash is keeping busy. Bash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Iason just stands there and leans against the cage. Iason lands an elbow that stopped Bash in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Trent Bash has been cut. Iason lands an elbow inside that Bash shrugs off. Iason has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bash after a bit of a struggle. Bash tries to stall but Iason uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Iason gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Iason lands a body punch. #BC2# Iason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Iason shoots in but no luck this time. Iason tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bash manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Bash swats away the attempt to clinch by Iason. Iason shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bash sprawls well. Bash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Iason gets slowly back to his feet. Trent Bash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Iason. Iason tries to clinch up.#CL2# Iason moves into range and clinches up with Bash.#BC2# Iason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Iason shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bash as he jumps to the side. #TD# Bash looking to score a takedown here. Iason is defending well but Bash drives through and ends up in Iason's guard.#T2# Iason bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bash's guard. #REVB##SUB# Bash looking for subs off his back but Iason has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB# Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iason pulls his head out easily. Iason throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Iason is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bash! Bash tries to improve his position but instead Iason has taken his back! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Iason has the hooks in. Bash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Bash might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Iason throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB2# Iason working for the choke. I really don't envy Bash right now.
#T3##SUB2# Iason looking for the choke from the back. Iason is breathing heavily. Iason is trying to stick to Bash's back but Bash is turning into Iason. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Iason's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bash. Bash has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Iason wants to get back to his feet but Bash is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SUB2# Iason looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Iason trying to control the position.
#T4# There's a bit of a scramble here and now Iason is on top in guard.
#REVB# Adam Iason has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB# Bash has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Iason can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB# Bash looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Iason trying to control the position from guard on top but Bash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Bash working for a triangle but Iason defends it easily.
Iason wants to control from the top but Bash keeps moving. 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. The cut man is working on Trent Bash's cut. That's time! Bash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD# Iason gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Iason has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bash has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. Iason wants a takedown.
#BC2# Iason breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iason stuffs the takedown.#CL2# Iason clinches with his opponent.
Bash is trying to force a seperation but Iason has the dominant position. Iason has Bash pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bash manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Bash is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Iason to keep the fight standing.#BC2# Iason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Bash shoots in and drives through. Iason sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Bash. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##CL2# Iason closes the distance and clinches. Iason wants a takedown but no success here.
Iason stalling in the clinch.
Iason keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bash's efforts to push away. Iason lands an elbow that stopped Bash in his tracks for a moment. Bash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Iason has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bash seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Iason can turn it around. Iason has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Iason drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2# Iason breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Iason fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bash is looking to counter the offense by Iason and move into the clinch. Iason tries to clinch up.#T2##CL2# Iason instigates a clinch. #BC2# Iason's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A left and a right from Iason both land. Nice combination. Iason takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Iason shoots in but Bash avoids the takedown attempt easily. Good standup being displayed there by Iason as he connects with a hook. Trent Bash has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Iason tries for a takedown but Bash sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Bash is looking to counter the offense by Iason and move into the clinch. The fight stays on the outside here - Iason looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Bash misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T3# Iason keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Bash fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Iason lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Bash has his takedown stuffed and Iason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Iason fails with a takedown attempt. Bash shoots in for a double leg but Iason sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Iason unleashes a big counter combination but Bash bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T4# Bash fails miserably with a takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iason. Iason shoots in for a takedown but Bash shows good takedown defense. Bash fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Iason's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Iason duly obliges. Adam Iason seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Iason shoots in but Bash avoids the takedown attempt easily. Adam Iason is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Bash shoots in for a takedown but Iason shows good takedown defense.
And that's the end of the fight! Adam Iason comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Iason 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30 Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Iason! |
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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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