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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 3
Date: Apr 12, 2025 |
#R1# Lawrence lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams's sensitive parts. Lawrence connects with a leg kick. Lawrence looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch. Adams tries to clinch there but Lawrence circles away.
Lawrence bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Lawrence throws a leg kick and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand! Adams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawrence. Adams is looking to clinch but Lawrence is avoiding it.
Lawrence avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams slips under a jab. Lawrence lands a leg kick that knocks Adams off balance momentarily. Adams needs to keep his hands up - Lawrence had a free shot at his head there. Adams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely. Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawrence. Lawrence smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. #T1# Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside. Lawrence bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adams's head. Adams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lawrence can pounce on him.
A telegraphed right hand from Lawrence misses the target. Lawrence with a nice cross. Lawrence scores with a jab. Adams acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Lawrence scores with a leg kick.
Lawrence throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Adams tries to clinch and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawrence throws a hook but Adams blocks it. Lawrence misses with a head kick.
Lawrence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Adams moves out of range of the strikes. Adams swings widly with a right hand
and Lawrence cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Adams looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely. Lawrence lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Lawrence motions for Adams to come forward. Lawrence throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lawrence. Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside. Adams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Adams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Adams wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance. Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Lawrence throws a front kick aimed at Adams's knee but Adams avoids it well. Adams looks to land a left hand but Lawrence moved out of range nicely. Lawrence does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Adams avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
#T3# Lawrence dips to his left and cracks Adams with an uppercut! Lawrence keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lawrence wants to slow Adams down by chopping away at his legs. Lawrence fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adams is out of range. Adams connects with a crisp jab. Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams. Jab, jab by Lawrence - just one landing. Lawrence circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Adams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside. Adams tries to clinch but Lawrence moves out of range. A little jabbing left from Lawrence on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Lawrence throws a jab when Adams was well out of range. Arthur Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Adams scores with a decent looking hook. Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.#T4# Adams staying out of range there. Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lawrence thows a leg kick but Adams checks it enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. 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! Lawrence is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks. Adams moves in looking to clinch but Lawrence pushes him off. Lawrence only half commits to the counter leg kick. Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Adams moved out of range nicely. Adams avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lawrence misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lawrence doesn't seem bothered though. Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch. Adams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. A jab from Adams finds it's way through Lawrence's defenses. Lawrence misses with an uppercut. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Lawrence dominated that round. That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Lawrence counters with a leg kick. Lawrence avoids the body shot from Adams.
Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Adams is looking to counter punch. Lawrence connects with a leg kick. Lawrence will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adams wants to clinch up but Lawrence keeps it at a distance. Adams staying out of range there. It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Lawrence throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range. A jab from Adams does it's job there. Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lawrence connects with a jab. Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Adams.
#T1# Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams. Lawrence looks like he wants to counter punch here. Lawrence takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Lawrence's head back.
Adams blocks a jab. Lawrence pivots, looking for a leg kick but Adams is out of range and Lawrence settles back down. A nice leg kick from Lawrence, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lawrence thows a leg kick but Adams checks it enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab. Lawrence throws a head kick that misses. Adams throws a body punch but Lawrence moves out of range. Lawrence throws a fast counter high kick but Adams manages to duck under it in time. Adams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Lawrence throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams lands an overhand right. A jab from Lawrence does it's job there. Lawrence connects with a jab. Arthur Lawrence seems to be getting the better of the standup. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.#T2# Lawrence misses with a looping left. Lawrence takes one to the side of the head.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lawrence keeps the fight on the outside. Lawrence tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily. A big right from Adams misses. Lawrence replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adams blocks it well. Adams cracks Lawrence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Lawrence lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Adams misses with a straight right. Nice defenses there by Adams. Lawrence with a nice calf kick. Lawrence thumps Adams with a low kick. Lawrence lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand. Lawrence connects with a good right hand that stumbles Adams. Adams circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Lawrence scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. It looks like Adams has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3# Lawrence slips a straight right by Adams. Adams slips a straight right by Lawrence. Lawrence pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams slips a straight right by Lawrence. Lawrence scores with a hook. Lawrence throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and moves out of range. Adams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab, jab by Adams - just one landing. Lawrence ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lawrence throws a leg kick and Adams counters with a stiff right hand. Adams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lawrences jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A big left from Adams misses. Lawrence was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Adams scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Adams moves into range and connects with a jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Adams cracks Lawrence with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Lawrence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lawrence throws a low kick but Adams avoids it. Adams throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily. Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. A slapping leg kick lands for Lawrence.
Adams misses with a hook
and Lawrence counters with a nice body kick.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams. Lawrence looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Adams scores with a jab to the head.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Adams. Lawrence throws a big counter head kick but Adams avoids it with no problem. Lawrence pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Adams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lawrence moves out of range of the strikes. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Callum Adams will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Adams misses with an uppercut. Lawrence throws an off balance right hand
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut. Lawrence is looking to chop away at Adams's legs. Adams throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily. Lawrence tries to work over Adams's front leg with a kick but Adams checks it. Lawrence throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and moves out of range. Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Lawrence with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Lawrence throws the left hand but Adams avoids the punch easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A big right from Lawrence misses. Lawrence throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Lawrence turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lawrence's corner calls for a 1-2. Lawrence obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1# Adams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. A nice inside leg kick there by Lawrence. That's going to slow Adams down. #CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Lawrence fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lawrence. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Adams lands a body shot. Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence. Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lawrence. Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Lawrence's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Lawrence backwards. #T2# Lawrence misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Adams is looking to control Lawrence's arms but Lawrence gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage. Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside. Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawrence swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it. Lawrence misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Adams staying out of range there. Lawrence clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Lawrence throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Adams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T3# Lawrence sizes up Adams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Adams throws an overhand right that lands on Lawrence's shoulder, as Lawrence tries to avoid the shot. Lawrence lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Adams ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence. Adams is looking to counter punch. Lawrence moves out of range as Adams strikes. Lawrence lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Lawrence throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lawrence buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Adams on the wrong end of a nice jab. Lawrence throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily. Adams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Crunch! Lawrence slams his shin into Adams's torso. Adams's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result. Lawrence lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4##CL# Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Adams scores with a nice hook to the head. Adams misses with a hook from the clinch. A body shot lands from Adams.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here. Lawrence pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lawrence swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Lawrence uses good head movement to avoid it. Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Adams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Callum Adams has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lawrence throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams. Lawrence working aggressively here.
#BC# Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight! Arthur Lawrence comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Lawrence 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29 Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30 Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Lawrence! Our winner, Arthur Lawrence, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series 2
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
#R1##CL# Adams closes the distance and clinches. A right handed body shot lands from De Vries.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by De Vries. Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
De Vries looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
De Vries blocks an uppercut.
Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Adams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Adams misses with the head strike.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Adams fails to land. De Vries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Vries blocking some punches.
#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from De Vries. A head punch blocked on the inside by De Vries. Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by De Vries. Adams lands a hook to the side of the head. Adams stalling the fight.
De Vries is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position. Adams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#BC# Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
De Vries misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming. A left lands for Adams. De Vries blocks a jab. Adams ducks under a wild hook from De Vries. De Vries takes one on the chin but seems OK.
De Vries comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. A decent looking cross lands there for Adams. Adams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! De Vries with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Adams to score with a decent uppercut. De Vries clobbers Adams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #KD2# De Vries cracks Adams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. De Vries has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Adams to stand back up!#CUT2#It looks like Callum Adams has been cut. Adams walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from De Vries! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastiaan De Vries! During a confident post fight interview, Bastiaan De Vries thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RMMA - Super Heavy Series
Date: Mar 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL2# Ragnarsson gets in close and instigates a clinch. Ragnarsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing. A head punch on the inside from Ragnarsson fails to land. Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ragnarsson jumps guard but Adams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Ragnarsson successfully pulls guard.
Adams trying to control but Ragnarsson is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Ragnarsson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Adams is defending well. Ragnarsson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Adams has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ragnarsson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Haakon Ragnarsson! A victorious Haakon Ragnarsson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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