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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Cage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hipolito Adalberto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hipolito Adalberto has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
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179 cm
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190 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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ADCC Champion
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hipolito Adalberto !
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adalberto fails to land the takedown.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Adalberto shoots in.
Cage connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adalberto will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cage.
Cage forces Adalberto back against the cage and clinches.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Adalberto .
Adalberto throws a head punch that misses.
Cage taking a breather.
Cage lands a body punch.
Adalberto can't break the clinch.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage manages to get underhooks.
Adalberto tries to break free but Cage pushes him back against the cage.
Cage lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cage presses Adalberto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cage is stalling here.
Adalberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Adalberto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good leg kick by Cage there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Adalberto looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.
Johnny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adalberto looks gassed!
Adalberto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cage lands a high kick!
Adalberto walks into a jab.
Adalberto moves out of range of the leg kick from Cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cage thuds his right hand into Adalberto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Adalberto swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cage counters with a slapping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Adalberto thows a body shot but no joy.
Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Adalberto misses.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Cage looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adalberto is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cage is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Adalberto .
Adalberto just misses with a punch to the body.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adalberto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage blocking some punches.
Cage stalling in the clinch.
Cage lands a body shot.
Adalberto is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cage pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Adalberto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
Adalberto jumps guard but Cage stands there with Adalberto around his waist. Adalberto gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cage lands a left hand.
Come on Cage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
Adalberto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Cage as the two fighters clinch.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Adalberto is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A frustrated look appears on Adalberto 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adalberto pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adalberto misses with a hook to the body
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adalberto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adalberto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adalberto misses with a wild body shot.
Cage sizes up Adalberto with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cage connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adalberto misses with a body shot.
Adalberto is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cage rather than just go for the knockout.
Cage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cage throws an overhand right that lands on Adalberto 's shoulder, as Adalberto tries to avoid the shot.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adalberto 's knee momentarily.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adalberto misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Adalberto .
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage digs a right hand into Adalberto 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adalberto 's gas tank.
Cage lands a shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Cage.
Adalberto has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cage avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cage lands a body punch.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adalberto is breathing heavily.
Cage scores with a shot to the side of Adalberto 's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
Cage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cage lands with a left to the head.
Cage has Adalberto pushed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Cage.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adalberto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage is stalling here.
Adalberto has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cage is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto working hard to break the clinch.
Adalberto is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Good body shot from Cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cage.
Adalberto fails to pull guard.
Cage gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adalberto .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short right from Cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cage.
A body shot lands from Cage.
Cage lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto tries to circle away but Cage has him pinned against the cage.
Adalberto tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Adalberto is trying to drag Cage to the mat but Cage just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cage lands a body punch.
Adalberto drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cage gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cage'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.
Cage prevents the takedown attempt.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Cage.
Cage digs a right hand underneath Adalberto 's ribcage. Adalberto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Adalberto backwards.
Cage lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage stops a takedown attempt from Adalberto .
Nice body punch from Cage.
Come on Cage - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Adalberto fails to pull guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
A head punch on the inside from Adalberto fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cage lands a body shot.
Adalberto drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cage tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Adalberto works Cage's body with a nice hook.
Hipolito Adalberto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Adalberto down.
Adalberto misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adalberto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adalberto lands in his opponent's guard.
Adalberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Adalberto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto preventing the sweep.
Adalberto throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cage works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adalberto looking to pass the guard.
Adalberto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage avoids the body shot from Adalberto .
Cage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Adalberto .
Cage bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adalberto 's head backwards.
Cage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adalberto can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adalberto takes one to the side of the head.
Adalberto misses with a takedown
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Adalberto swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Adalberto needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Cage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adalberto on the side of the head.
A cross from Cage lands.
Adalberto throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cage counters with an outside leg kick.
Johnny Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adalberto gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adalberto 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cage moves into range and clinches up with Adalberto .
Cage'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.
Adalberto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cage lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cage.
Cage content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto working hard to break the clinch.
Cage is pressed up against the cage. Adalberto has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cage down to the mat. Cage avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cage ducks under a wild hook from Adalberto .
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Cage.
Cage thuds his right hand into Adalberto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Adalberto throws a lazy right hand but Cage sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adalberto misses with a shot to the body
and Cage counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cage just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cage works on Adalberto 's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cage.
Good body shot from Cage.
Adalberto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Adalberto down.
Adalberto shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice low kick that buckles Adalberto 's knee momentarily.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Adalberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage connects with a single shot there.
Adalberto takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cage thuds his right hand into Adalberto 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cage works over Adalberto 's head and body with a nice combination.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
Cage works the jab nicely.
A shot to the body from Adalberto misses
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Adalberto takes one to the side of the head.
Adalberto is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cage darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adalberto thinking.
Adalberto has his takedown stuffed
and Cage counters with a low kick, right behind Adalberto 's knee.
Cage lands a jab.
Cage bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Adalberto 's head.
Adalberto tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adalberto thinking.
Cage pushes Adalberto up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage leaning against his opponent.
Adalberto goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cage prevents it.
Cage scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto can't get the takedown.
Adalberto has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Cage taking a breather.
Cage lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cage is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Cage.
Adalberto tries to pull guard but Cage won't allow it.
Adalberto is trying to break the clinch but Cage has him pressed against the cage.
Cage works on Adalberto 's body with a couple of short punches.
Cage is stalling here.
Cage lands a nice shot to the body.
Cage is leaning against Adalberto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adalberto has Cage pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cage manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto is working for takedown but Cage is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Cage.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage pushes Adalberto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cage stalls.
Adalberto tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cage smiles and moves away.
Adalberto scores a takedown into full mount!
Cage sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Cage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adalberto sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cage defending well though.
Cage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cage tries to get out of the position.
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adalberto .
Adalberto throws a strike but Cage avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
Cage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adalberto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cage holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Cage had his way with Hipolito Adalberto in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Adalberto takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adalberto with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a right hand to the body.
Adalberto scores a takedown into full mount!
Adalberto lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Cage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adalberto goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Cage turns into him and now he's in Adalberto 's guard.
Adalberto wants to sweep but no luck.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adalberto throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Cage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Adalberto on the ground.
Adalberto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adalberto throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adalberto is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cage defends well.
Adalberto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Adalberto trying to strike off his back.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Adalberto fails with the takedown
and Cage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cage avoids the body shot from Adalberto .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage.
Adalberto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Adalberto doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage moves into the clinch.
Johnny Cage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hipolito Adalberto .
A right hook to the body lands for Cage.
Cage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cage scores with a hook to the body.
Cage stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adalberto .
Cage stalls.
Nice body punch from Cage - that landed with a thud.
Adalberto drags the fight down to the ground.
Adalberto throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Adalberto wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage stays in close to Adalberto 's body and controls the position.
Adalberto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adalberto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there.
Hipolito Adalberto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Cage is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adalberto is looking for a triangle but Cage pushes his legs off easily.
Cage trying to control but Adalberto is working from the bottom.
Adalberto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cage doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cage manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adalberto tries to strike from the bottom.
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 Johnny Cage.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cage, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Johnny Cage!
Johnny Cage wins by unanimous decision!
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