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Event:
FCL - 24
Date: Apr 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso throws a body shot but no joy.
Adesanya defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cardoso.
Adesanya throws a shot to the body.
Adesanya tries to clinch there but Cardoso circles away.
Adesanya swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cardoso misses the body punch
enabling Adesanya to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick misses from Adesanya.
Adesanya's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Adesanya's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A jab from Adesanya misses. #CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and clinches.
Cardoso lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya works on Cardoso's body with a couple of short punches.
Cardoso blocking some punches.
Cardoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardoso avoids it.
Cardoso works on Adesanya's body with a couple of short punches.
Adesanya prevents Cardoso from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch but Cardoso improves position. #T1##BC#
Cardoso breaks the clinch.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adesanya throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adesanya!
Cardoso working away.
Adesanya avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cardoso.
Adesanya tries to escape but Cardoso is in control.
Adesanya manages to get back to half guard.
Cardoso with the ground and pound but Adesanya uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Adesanya has his hands on Cardoso's head, controlling the position.
Adesanya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Cardoso is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adesanya looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Adesanya is trying to keep Cardoso in close.
Cardoso trying to control but Adesanya is working from the bottom.
Adesanya is looking to stand up but Cardoso isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cardoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adesanya is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Cardoso shoots for a takedown but Adesanya saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Cardoso fails to land with a series of punches.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardoso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya doesn't manage to clinch there - Cardoso circles away.
Cardoso misses with a straight left.
Adesanya slips a jab and a cross from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a hook.
Adesanya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cardoso throws an overhand right that lands on Adesanya's shoulder, as Adesanya tries to avoid the shot.
Adesanya jabs at Cardoso's body.
Cardoso misses with a left hand
and Adesanya counters with a nice body kick.
Cardoso just misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Adesanya tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cardoso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adesanya throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cardoso walks into a straight right hand from Adesanya.
Adesanya tries to close the distance and clinch but Cardoso swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adesanya tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adesanya bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adesanya ducks under a wild hook from Cardoso.
Adesanya connects with a solid leg kick.
Adesanya avoids the body shot from Cardoso.
Adesanya lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adesanya slaps away a takedown attempt from Cardoso, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adesanya with the inside leg kick.
Adesanya cracks Cardoso with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Adesanya moves in looking to clinch but Cardoso pushes him off.
Cardoso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adesanya as he jumps to the side.
Adesanya steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cardoso.
Cardoso misses with a body shot.
Adesanya leaves Cardoso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cardoso tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardoso digs a right hand into Adesanya's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adesanya's gas tank.
Cardoso is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cardoso's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya wants to clinch up but Cardoso keeps it at a distance.
Good shot there by Adesanya.
Cardoso misses the body punch #CL2#
and Adesanya counters by moving into the clinch.
Cardoso blocks an elbow strike.
Cardoso is working for takedown but Adesanya is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adesanya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cardoso changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adesanya fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A combination from Cardoso does no damage.
Adesanya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cardoso misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adesanya.
Cardoso takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cardoso dives in for a single leg takedown but Adesanya sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by Cardoso.
Cardoso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Cardoso looking for a takedown.
Adesanya prevents a body shot from Cardoso.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Cardoso drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cardoso takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Adesanya tries to stall but Cardoso uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cardoso lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Cardoso lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cardoso tries for a takedown but Adesanya manages to get underhooks.
Cardoso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cardoso lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adesanya backwards.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cardoso tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Anderson Adesanya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Cardoso wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adesanya.
A short uppercut from Cardoso.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardoso lands with a light punch inside.
Cardoso looking to stall.
Cardoso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cardoso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Cardoso tries to land a knee to the head but Adesanya blocks with his arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cardoso as Adesanya tries to tie him up.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Adesanya gets underhooks to prevent Cardoso's takedown attempt.
Cardoso lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cardoso blocks it with crossed arms.
A shot in the inside from Adesanya.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adesanya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cardoso.
Cardoso creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Adesanya lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardoso is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Cardoso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adesanya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Cardoso is looking to take this one to the mat.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Adesanya scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but Cardoso blocks it.
Cardoso is looking for a takedown.
A knee to the head by Adesanya.
Cardoso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cardoso drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adesanya pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Adesanya.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adesanya looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Adesanya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cardosos head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cardoso avoids it.#TD#
Cardoso has picked Adesanya up - he's going for a ride! Cardoso dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Adesanya is refusing to be controlled, as Cardoso sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cardoso thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adesanya's head. #T1#
Cardoso lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adesanya trying to control here.
Adesanya is trying to get back to full guard.
Adesanya trying to control but Cardoso postures up.
Adesanya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adesanya is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cardoso not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anderson Adesanya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
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.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cardoso throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cardoso missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cardoso working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ground and pound from Cardoso.
Adesanya makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adesanya.
Cardoso looking to sit in guard and control but Adesanya gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Cardoso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adesanya controls the pace.#T3#
Cardoso seems keen to control Adesanya's posture.#SU2#
Adesanya gets to his feet - Cardoso follows without any prompting.
Cardoso scores with a jab to the jaw.
Adesanya tries to clinch up but Cardoso circles away and keeps his distance.
Cardoso jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cardoso misses with a wild body shot.
Cardoso keeps the fight on the outside.
Cardoso throwing a counter right hand but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya lands with a good body shot.
Cardoso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adesanya manages to avoid it.
Adesanya getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T4#
Adesanya tries to clinch #TD#
and Cardoso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Adesanya is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cardoso dives into side control.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adesanya tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cardoso wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matheus Cardoso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cardoso working the ground and pound. #ROC#Adesanya is rocked!
Adesanya gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Adesanya is still in real trouble! Can Cardoso finish him?
Cardoso looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Adesanya covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matheus Cardoso! |
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Event:
STC8| Rodriguez x Helmsley
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Adesanya slips under a jab.
Lopez scores with a hook to the body. Adesanya takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Lopez forces Adesanya back against the ropes and clinches.
Adesanya tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopez avoids the damage to the body.
Lopez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lopez working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lopez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lopez throws a big uppercut that drops Adesanya! More strikes from Lopez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Adesanya lies dazed against the ropes as Lopez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Lopez!
Diego Lopez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
STC5| Howell x Rodriguez
Date: Jan 21, 2024 |
#R1#
Kaveri darts in looking for a takedown but Adesanya gets double underhooks and turns Kaveri into the ropes. #CL#
Adesanya fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kaveri, pushing him back against the ropes.
Kaveri tries to pull guard but Adesanya forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Kaveri can't get the takedown.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keskikokoinen Kaveri.
Kaveri tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
Adesanya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A short left from Adesanya. #TD2#
Kaveri pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Kaveri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kaveri looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kaveri has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adesanya can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Kaveri pushes a forearm under Adesanya's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adesanya is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keskikokoinen Kaveri!
Keskikokoinen Kaveri tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
STC1| Silveiro x Graves
Date: Dec 24, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Adesanya closes the distance and pushes Page back into the ropes.
Adesanya is struggling to control the position.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adesanya landing knees to the body.
Adesanya lands a left hand.
Adesanya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adesanya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the ropes.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
A right hand to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands a hook that snaps the head of Page backwards. #T1#
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
Adesanya stalling against the ropes.
Adesanya displaying some good clinch control by pressing Page up against the ropes.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya gets through Page's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adesanya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya digs a right hand underneath Page's ribcage. Page let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Page wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adesanya.
Page taking a breather.
Page looking to slow down the pace here.
Page is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adesanya presses Page against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Page tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Michael Page.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Page crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Adesanya - the referee stops the clock and Page gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Adesanya. Page manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Adesanya keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adesanya takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Page throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Adesanya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Page walks forward, straight into a front kick from Adesanya.#CL#
Adesanya pushes Page up against the ropes in a clinch.
Adesanya taking a breather.
Page letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Nice body punch from Adesanya - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Adesanya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Page trying to stall but Adesanya improves his position.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Adesanya with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T4#
Adesanya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
A short uppercut from Adesanya.
Page blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page is looking to control Adesanya's arms but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns him. Now Page has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Adesanya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adesanya will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Page up against the ropes.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T5#
Page tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Page.
Adesanya lands with a short shot to the head.
Adesanya'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.
Page wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the ropes.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adesanya scores with a shoulder strike.
Page tries to circle away but Adesanya has him pinned against the ropes.
Adesanya lands a knee to the head.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya slowing the pace effectively.#T6#
Adesanya taking a breather.
Adesanya landing knees to the head.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Page backwards.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya lands a shot to the body.
Adesanya pushes Page back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T7#
Adesanya lands with a short shot to the head.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
The referee calls for Adesanya to work.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Adesanya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Page's elbow.
Adesanya stalling against the ropes.
#T8#
Adesanya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Adesanya blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Page looking to stall.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Adesanya as Page tries to tie him up.
A short right from Adesanya.
Adesanya stalls.
Page tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T9#
Adesanya taking a breather.
Adesanya is struggling to control the position.
Adesanya seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adesanya.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Page has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adesanya keeps control of Page as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Adesanya pushes Page back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya dominated that round.
That's time! Adesanya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R2#
Adesanya checks a leg kick.
Page lands a jab to the nose.
Page tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adesanya was well out of range. Poor timing from Page.
Adesanya lands with a kick to the temple. Page shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick from Adesanya lands but Page takes it in his stride. #ROC#Page is rocked!
A decent looking cross lands there for Page.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Adesanya finish him?
Page misses with a looping right.
Page seems to have recovered his senses.
Page avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Adesanya forces Page back against the ropes and clinches.
Page is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adesanya is keeping busy.
Page wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Adesanya scores with a nice hook to the head.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Page wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adesanya misses with a knee strike.
Page working hard to break the clinch.
Page wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
Page is trying to break free.
Page taking a breather.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Page misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adesanya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pages head.
Adesanya lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Adesanya just leaning against Page, taking a breather.
Adesanya misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adesanya has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Adesanya working aggressively here.
Adesanya prevents Page from breaking the clinch.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
A bit of stalling here from Adesanya.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Adesanya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adesanya looking to throw knees to the head but Page is blocking nicely.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Adesanya lands a right hand. #T3#
Page swings wildly with an uppercut but Adesanya uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adesanya connects with a knee to the head.
Page is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya is controlling him.
Adesanya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Adesanya controlling the action here for a moment.
Page tries to stall but Adesanya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Page avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.#T4#
Adesanya throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Page blocks it with crossed arms.
Adesanya landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Page fails to land.
Adesanya pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Adesanya lands a nice elbow.
Adesanya has Page pushed against the ropes.
Adesanya controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Adesanya for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T5#
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adesanya.
Adesanya crunches a lovely knee into Page's ribcage.
Adesanya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Page avoids the elbow strike from Adesanya, against the ropes.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Adesanya lands an uppercut.
Adesanya lands a right hand.
Page wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Page's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T6#
Page wants to stall.
Adesanya throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adesanya working Page over with knees to the body.
Page blocks an elbow strike.
Page stalling in the clinch but Adesanya improves position.
A left hand lands to the body for Adesanya.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adesanya obliges.
Adesanya manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Adesanya stalling against the ropes.
Anderson Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Anderson Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T7#
Knees to the body from Adesanya.
Adesanya has Page pressed against the ropes, preventing Page from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya lands with a left to the head.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Page is trying to maintain a safe position but Adesanya gets an underhook and turns Page into the ropes.
Adesanya blocks an uppercut.
#T8#
Adesanya has Page pushed against the ropes.
Page takes a knee to the side of the body.
Page tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Page looking to stall.
#T9#
Page letting Adesanya take a breather here.
Adesanya avoiding damage.
Michael Page has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Page tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Page has a couple of punches blocked by Adesanya.
Adesanya blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adesanya lands a damaging elbow.
Page tries a body shot but Adesanya blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Adesanya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Anderson Adesanya!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Anderson Adesanya!
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Anderson Adesanya!
Anderson Adesanya wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath and clearly excited Anderson Adesanya thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Adesanya displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banana. #CL2#
Banana darts in and clinches Adesanya up against the cage.
Banana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Banana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adesanya lands a hook that snaps the head of Banana backwards.
Banana blocking some punches.
Banana has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adesanya after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Adesanya fails to land.
Banana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adesanya is defending well.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Banana.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banana's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adesanya lands a body punch.
Banana takes a knee right on the jaw!
Banana blocking some punches.
#T1#
Adesanya stalling in the clinch.
Banana dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banana tries to score a body lock takedown but Adesanya shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Banana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
Banana jumps guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adesanya effectively controlling the action here.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Banana drops back down to his feet.
Adesanya is struggling to control the position.
Adesanya misses with a punch to the body.
Adesanya stalling in the clinch but Banana improves position. #T2#
Adesanya stalls.
Adesanya scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Adesanya.
Banana is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banana prevents a body shot from Adesanya.
Adesanya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adesanya tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adesanya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Banana backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adesanya misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adesanya.
Banana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3#
Banana can't get the takedown.
Adesanya slows down the pace here.
Banana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#TD2#
Banana decides to pull guard.
Banana wants to sweep here but Adesanya controlling him for the moment.
Adesanya looking to pass the guard.
Banana looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banana wants to stand up but Adesanya is controlling him. #SUB2#
Adesanya got a little sloppy there for a moment and Banana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Adesanya has managed to get both his arms back between Banana's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Adesanya showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Banana tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Banana manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adesanya manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Adesanya manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Adesanya with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Adesanya. Banana does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up with Banana and pushes him back against the cage.
Adesanya misses with the head strike.
Adesanya lands a hook that snaps the head of Banana backwards.
Adesanya throws a punch but it's blocked by Banana.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Banana drops back down to his feet.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Banana drops back down to his feet.
Banana avoiding damage as Adesanya throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banana is trying to drag Adesanya to the mat but Adesanya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Banana.
Adesanya lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adesanya.
Banana displaying some good clinch control by pressing Adesanya up against the cage.
Adesanya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adesanya misses with a knee to the head.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya pushes Banana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Anderson Adesanya has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adesanya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside.
Adesanya tries to work over Banana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adesanya stops a takedown attempt from Banana.
Banana tries for a takedown but Adesanya manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside.
Banana can't break the clinch.
Come on Adesanya - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adesanya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Banana.
Adesanya has a couple of punches blocked by Banana.
Adesanya misses with some punches.
Adesanya swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Banana has Adesanya pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adesanya manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Adesanya is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adesanya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Banana takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Banana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Banana jumps guard but Adesanya turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adesanya tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adesanya looking to stall.
Banana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adesanya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adesanya scores with a shot to the side of Banana's head.
Banana stalling in the clinch but Adesanya improves position.
Adesanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banana - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adesanya tries to work over Banana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adesanya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Banana can do to turn this around?
Banana blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Banana.
#T4#
Adesanya taking a breather.
Adesanya misses with the head strike.
Adesanya tries a body shot but Banana blocks it.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya holds him up against the cage and eventually Banana drops back down to his feet.
Adesanya lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Banana.
Banana jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Adesanya walks away with a smile on his face. Banana gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Anderson Adesanya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banana shoots in for a takedown but Adesanya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banana is breathing heavily.#CL#
Adesanya clinches up against the cage.
Adesanya dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Banana is trying to break the clinch but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Adesanya has Banana pressed against the cage, preventing Banana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adesanya throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Adesanya dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Adesanya lands with a cross. #CL#
Adesanya clinches.
Adesanya looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adesanya is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Banana is defending well for now.
Adesanya dodges an elbow strike from Banana.
Adesanya is trying to maintain a safe position but Banana gets an underhook and turns Adesanya into the cage.
Banana wants to get back to striking at distance but Adesanya won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banana.
Adesanya lands a right hand.
Banana looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adesanya misses with some punches.
Adesanya looking to stall.
Banana struggles to land a body shot inside as Adesanya controls his hands.
Adesanya throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Banana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Adesanya leaning his opponent against the cage.
Banana trying to land knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adesanya.
Banana has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adesanya is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adesanya with a knee to the head.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
Anderson Adesanya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bert Banana.
Banana is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adesanya to keep the fight standing.
Adesanya struggles to land a body shot inside as Banana controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Banana.
Banana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adesanya just stands there and leans against the cage.
Banana takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banana tries to pull guard but Adesanya won't allow it.
Banana tries for a takedown. No joy.
Anderson Adesanya is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Adesanya tries to throw a body punch but Banana avoids it by throwing Adesanya back against the cage.
Adesanya prevents a takedown attempt there.
Adesanya pushes Banana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adesanya tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Banana is trying to pull guard but Adesanya has him pressed against the cage.
Banana is looking to break free of the clinch but Adesanya has double underhooks.
Banana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adesanya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Banana is struggling to control the position.#T3#
Adesanya lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Adesanya.
Banana stalling.
Banana takes a shot to the head.
Adesanya lands a nice uppercut.
Adesanya is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Banana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adesanya lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
Banana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Banana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adesanya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Adesanya lands a right hand that snaps the head of Banana backwards.
Adesanya lands a left hand.
Adesanya leaning against his opponent.
Banana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banana misses with a body punch.
Banana tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adesanya just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Adesanya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adesanya, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:25
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Adesanya!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anderson Adesanya made sure he mentioned Shadow Realm Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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