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Event:
Just Bleed 19
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
McAdams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kanstra is trying to defend but McAdams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kanstra works his way to full guard. Good work.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kanstra wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
McAdams stays in close to Kanstra's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Kanstra keeps moving.
McAdams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McAdams throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kanstra looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kanstra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAdams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kanstra is looking to clinch.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown but Kanstra shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Kanstra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kanstra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kanstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Kanstra keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
McAdams throwing strikes from guard but Kanstra blocks nicely.
McAdams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Kanstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kanstra working a defensive guard here.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanstra trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SUB#
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kanstra trying to control the position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McAdams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kanstra sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McAdams somewhat.
Kanstra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve McAdams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Kanstra gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T4#
McAdams throwing strikes from guard but Kanstra blocks nicely.
Kanstra is pulling down on McAdams's head. It's preventing any offense from McAdams, at least for the moment.
McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kanstra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kanstra managing to control the position.
McAdams postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams dominated that round.
That's time! McAdams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##TD#
McAdams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kanstra's guard.
Kanstra is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McAdams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAdams postures up.
Kanstra might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McAdams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams cracks Kanstra with a solid left hand.
McAdams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McAdams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kanstra can do to turn this around?#T1#
McAdams throws a big elbow that misses.
McAdams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McAdams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kanstra has wrist control.#SUB2#
Kanstra is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
McAdams postures up in Kanstra's guard and throws a big left but Kanstra blocks it.
Kanstra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Kanstra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kanstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAdams.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanstra tries to clinch but McAdams moves out of range.
Kanstra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kanstra tries to clinch but McAdams is having none of it.
Jarick Kanstra is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
McAdams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kanstra!
Kanstra tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it.
McAdams trying to control the action but Kanstra is working from the bottom.
Kanstra struggling a bit here.#T3#
McAdams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kanstra is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
McAdams tries for a kimura but Kanstra is defending well.
McAdams is working Kanstra over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kanstra struggling a bit here.#SUB#
McAdams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kanstra knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McAdams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAdams trying to control the position but Kanstra is working away.
McAdams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Kanstra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McAdams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
McAdams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Kanstra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams 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#
Kanstra wants to clinch up but McAdams keeps it at a distance.#TD#
McAdams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kanstra to the ground. McAdams is now in Kanstra's guard.#SUB2#
Kanstra had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
Kanstra can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAdams controls the pace.
Kanstra is trying to control the position but McAdams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams trying to control but Kanstra is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kanstra working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McAdams.
McAdams throwing strikes but missing.
Kanstra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Steve McAdams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Kanstra rushes McAdams and presses him up against the cage.
Kanstra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kanstra tries to pull guard but McAdams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kanstra is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McAdams to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Kanstra jumps guard.
#T2#
Kanstra keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
McAdams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McAdams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanstra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
McAdams stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Kanstra has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! McAdams manages to get his head free but now Kanstra has transitioned to an armbar! McAdams grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Kanstra! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarick Kanstra!
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve McAdams and Jake Stevens. McAdams comes to the cage accompanied by An Irish Pub. Stevens has chosen Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up" as his entrance music. Jake Stevens acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Steve McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jake Stevens!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McAdams dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (0) Stevens
McAdams controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McAdams is aware though and is defending well.
McAdams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Stevens is controlling McAdams's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens has McAdams pulled in close to control his posture.
McAdams has gone for a leg lock! Stevens slips out almost immediately though and dives into McAdams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (2) Stevens
McAdams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McAdams seems keen to control Stevens's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
McAdams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Stevens has gone for a leg lock! McAdams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stevens's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (4) vs (2) Stevens
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens has an active guard here but McAdams has managed to pass into half guard.
McAdams trying to control the pace.
Stevens wants to control but McAdams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
McAdams prevents Stevens from improving his position.
McAdams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stevens is looking to control McAdams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stevens avoid being mounted?
McAdams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control from the bottom.
McAdams controlling the action here.
McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Stevens gets back to full guard.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McAdams won't allow Stevens to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McAdams controls the pace.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but McAdams defends easily.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a triangle but McAdams pushes his legs off easily.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
Stevens trying to control the position.
McAdams trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stevens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAdams has managed to get both his arms back between Stevens's legs - danger averted.
Stevens is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stevens is looking for a triangle here but McAdams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (7) vs (2) Stevens
McAdams tries for a kimura but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens tries to buck McAdams off but McAdams is having none of it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McAdams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
Stevens is not content to let McAdams control the position.
Stevens is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McAdams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McAdams (7) vs (6) Stevens
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working for a choke but McAdams is defending well.
McAdams breaks Stevens's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (9) vs (6) Stevens
McAdams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
Stevens is pulling down on McAdams's head to control his posture.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McAdams defends well.
McAdams preventing the sweep.
McAdams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Stevens controlling the position.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing McAdams from controlling successfully.
Stevens wants to control but McAdams passes easily into half guard.
Stevens is looking for a sweep. McAdams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McAdams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McAdams tries to pass to full mount but Stevens defends it.
Stevens is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McAdams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McAdams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: McAdams (9) vs (10) Stevens
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McAdams showing good submission defense here.
McAdams trying to control the action but Stevens just sinks the hooks in.
McAdams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Stevens's arms.
Stevens is not going to allow McAdams to sit and survive in this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stevens wins on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve McAdams and Ken Tweres. McAdams comes to the cage accompanied by An Irish Pub. Tweres has chosen Gnarls Barkley - Crazy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Steve McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ken Tweres!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tweres.
Tweres shoots in looking for a takedown but McAdams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tweres's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tweres with a poor takedown
so McAdams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (0) Tweres
Steve McAdams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Tweres.
McAdams stopping the sweep attempt from Tweres.
McAdams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tweres looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tweres looking for a guillotine here but McAdams defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams sitting in guard here, content to control.
McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tweres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tweres pulls McAdams in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is trying to control the position but McAdams postures up.
Tweres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tweres wants to sweep here but McAdams controlling him for the moment.
Tweres being controlled here, momentarily.
McAdams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tweres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McAdams is stalling in the full guard.
Tweres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tweres keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
McAdams postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McAdams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tweres for as long as he can get away with.
McAdams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tweres has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McAdams has managed to get both his arms back between Tweres's legs - danger averted.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McAdams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tweres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tweres working a defensive guard here.
McAdams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tweres looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdams is one step ahead there.
McAdams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tweres throws his legs up looking for a submission but McAdams uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (5) vs (0) Tweres
McAdams is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tweres's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is trying to get back to half guard.
Tweres manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAdams's best efforts.
McAdams controlling the pace.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tweres tries to roll over but McAdams keeps him under control.
McAdams controlling the action here.
Tweres actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McAdams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is trying to get back to full guard.
McAdams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tweres gets full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tweres has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McAdams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tweres looks winded!
McAdams is stalling in the full guard.
Tweres controls McAdams momentarily but McAdams frees himself.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is stalling in the full guard.
Tweres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McAdams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tweres. Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (8) vs (0) Tweres
You can see the frustration on Tweres's face as McAdams controls the position.
Tweres is looking to regain half guard here but McAdams keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Tweres wants to control but McAdams postures up.
Tweres trying to remain calm as McAdams controls from the top position.
Tweres wants to control but McAdams postures up.
McAdams is staying tight to Tweres's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Tweres is looking to reverse the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tweres regains half guard.
McAdams is looking for a kimura but Tweres is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McAdams to get the leverage.
McAdams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tweres manages to get to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tweres is trying to keep McAdams in close.
McAdams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tweres escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McAdams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tweres looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McAdams takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
After winning the bout, Steve McAdams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve McAdams and Henry Collins. McAdams's entrance music is An Irish Pub. A fine choice. Henry Collins is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Steve McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Henry Collins!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McAdams. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: McAdams (4) vs (0) Collins
Collins is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Collins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McAdams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins is trying to control but McAdams passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (7) vs (0) Collins
Collins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (7) vs (2) Collins
That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams is controlling Collins's trapped leg to prevent Collins from advancing to side control.
McAdams wants to control but Collins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Collins wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working.
McAdams controlling the position for now.
McAdams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
Collins tries to pass to full mount but McAdams defends it.
McAdams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Collins trying to control from half guard but McAdams is working away.
McAdams wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is pressing down on McAdams's thigh, looking to free his foot. McAdams is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collins in particular looking to stall.
McAdams is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (7) vs (5) Collins
Collins trying to control but McAdams is having none of it.
Collins is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams wants to control but Collins is having none of it.
Collins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McAdams is looking to get to half guard.
McAdams is squirming around, avoiding Collins's attempts to control the action.
Collins avoids the attempt from McAdams to control.
Collins moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: McAdams (7) vs (8) Collins
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control but not successfully.
Will Collins go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Collins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
McAdams is trying to break free.
McAdams prevents Collins from getting a body triangle.
McAdams just trying to survive but Collins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
McAdams wants to control his opponent's hands but Collins gets his hands free.
McAdams is in bad spot here.
Collins slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McAdams just trying to survive but Collins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Collins tries to get the hooks in deep but McAdams pushed the leg off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Collins trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure McAdams doesn't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams trying to control the hands but Collins won't let him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Collins trying to control momentarily.
Collins controlling the position well here. McAdams rolled but Collins kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
McAdams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Collins's guard. Nice work there by McAdams.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (9) vs (8) Collins
McAdams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McAdams stays in close to Collins's body and controls the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Collins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
Collins throws his legs up looking for a submission but McAdams uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (12) vs (8) Collins
McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Collins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McAdams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Collins manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAdams's best efforts.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McAdams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Collins won't allow McAdams to pass to mount.
Collins looking for submissions off his back.
Collins trying to control from the bottom.
McAdams controlling the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Collins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McAdams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Collins is trying to get back to full guard.
McAdams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Collins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McAdams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Collins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McAdams pulls his head out easily.
McAdams is looking for a kimura but Collins is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McAdams to get the leverage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Collins actively working from the bottom here.
Collins wants to get back to full guard.
McAdams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Collins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McAdams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Collins is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Steve McAdams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steve McAdams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve McAdams and David Grove. McAdams's entrance music is An Irish Pub. A fine choice. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David Grove was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Steve McAdams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; David Grove!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McAdams shoots in and gets a takedown into Grove's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McAdams (2) vs (0) Grove
Grove looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
McAdams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
McAdams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Grove looking for a guillotine here but McAdams defends easily.
McAdams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grove keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grove looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McAdams passes into half guard.
McAdams trying to control the pace.
Grove looking for submissions off his back.
McAdams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Grove sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove is defending against the submission attempts here by McAdams.
McAdams wants to pass the guard but Grove is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McAdams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McAdams wants to work for an arm triangle but Grove is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McAdams is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McAdams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: McAdams (5) vs (0) Grove
McAdams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McAdams is working for a guillotine from mount but Grove frees his head quite easily.
McAdams controlling from the full mount.
Grove felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McAdams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Grove for as long as he can get away with.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McAdams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
This is a sustained period of stalling by McAdams.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Further stalling from McAdams.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McAdams working for a guillotine from mount but Grove is in no mood to give up.
McAdams controlling the position easily from mount.
McAdams goes for an armbar but Grove turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Grove. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (5) vs (2) Grove
McAdams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McAdams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grove's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: McAdams (7) vs (2) Grove
Grove is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McAdams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because McAdams is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McAdams continues to hold on tight.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McAdams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McAdams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grove is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Grove had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McAdams defends it easily.
McAdams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grove wants to sweep but no luck.
McAdams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
McAdams takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A very excited looking Steve McAdams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
AFC 23
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Lijikiszcz misses with a takedown #TD2#
and McAdams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lijikiszcz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McAdams landing some decent shots from guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lijikiszcz holds on and takes a little breather.
McAdams stopping the sweep attempt from Lijikiszcz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is controlling McAdams's posture.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T1#
Lijikiszcz wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces McAdams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to pass the guard but McAdams is keeping the position.#T2#
Lijikiszcz is looking to work some ground and pound but McAdams has wrist control.
McAdams pulls Lijikiszcz in to control the position.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McAdams's guard.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
Lijikiszcz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Lijikiszcz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lijikiszcz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lijikiszcz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McAdams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
McAdams controls Lijikiszcz momentarily but Lijikiszcz frees himself.
Lijikiszcz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lijikiszcz stands up over McAdams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lijikiszcz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lijikiszcz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
McAdams feints and as Lijikiszcz raises his hands in defense, McAdams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kanishka Lijikiszcz will probably get the nod.
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.
#R2#
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lijikiszcz shoots in looking for a takedown but McAdams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lijikiszcz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
McAdams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Steve McAdams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McAdams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz controlling the pace.
Lijikiszcz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdams can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lijikiszcz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McAdams taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working.
McAdams taking some punishment here, with Lijikiszcz in his half guard. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working for a submission of some sort.
Lijikiszcz is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
McAdams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz with the ground and pound but McAdams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lijikiszcz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3##TD#
Lijikiszcz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McAdams!
McAdams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McAdams struggling a bit here.
Lijikiszcz taking a breather here.
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lijikiszcz slows the pace down. #T4##SUB#
Lijikiszcz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lijikiszcz.#SUB#
Lijikiszcz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Lijikiszcz goes for a double leg but McAdams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McAdams continues to drive forward.
McAdams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lijikiszcz dives in and grabs McAdams's left leg, looking for a takedown. McAdams pushes down on Lijikiszcz's head and hops out.
McAdams feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lijikiszcz lands in his opponent's guard.
Lijikiszcz wants to control from the top but McAdams keeps moving.
Lijikiszcz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz is stalling in the full guard.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position from guard on top but McAdams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
McAdams keeping full guard, as Lijikiszcz tries to pass.
Lijikiszcz trying to control but McAdams is working from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz is really struggling to control McAdams but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and gets a takedown into McAdams's guard.
Lijikiszcz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Lijikiszcz is fighting to break McAdams's control of his arms but McAdams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lijikiszcz passes McAdams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lijikiszcz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
McAdams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Lijikiszcz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lijikiszcz looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McAdams has hold of Lijikiszcz's hands but Lijikiszcz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lijikiszcz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lijikiszcz landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McAdams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lijikiszcz.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAdams defending well though. #T4#
Lijikiszcz is trying to control. McAdams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McAdams trying to control from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to lay and pray for a moment but McAdams keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McAdams sprawls well. McAdams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lijikiszcz gets slowly back to his feet.
And McAdams responds with a good body kick, but Lijikiszcz manages to step out the way in time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lijikiszcz shoots in but McAdams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAdams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Lijikiszcz gets a double leg takedown into McAdams's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##TD#
McAdams gets caught napping as Lijikiszcz dives in and scores a takedown. McAdams manages to retain guard.
Lijikiszcz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lijikiszcz looking to pass the guard.
Lijikiszcz is looking to work some ground and pound but McAdams has wrist control.
McAdams keeping moving, preventing Lijikiszcz from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lijikiszcz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McAdams pinned against the cage. McAdams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lijikiszcz darts in looking for a takedown but McAdams gets double underhooks and turns Lijikiszcz into the cage.
Lijikiszcz tries for a takedown but McAdams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanishka Lijikiszcz. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
McAdams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lijikiszcz manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lijikiszcz controls McAdams momentarily but McAdams frees himself. #T2#
Lijikiszcz is adopting a defensive guard.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Lijikiszcz keeps moving.
Lijikiszcz trying to control the position.
#T3#
Lijikiszcz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lijikiszcz shoots for a double leg takedown but McAdams sprawls well. He's pushed Lijikiszcz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McAdams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lijikiszcz shoots in for a takedown but McAdams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD#
Lijikiszcz shoots in and bounces McAdams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lijikiszcz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4##SUB#
Lijikiszcz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McAdams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lijikiszcz, into his guard. #REVB#
McAdams trying to control but Lijikiszcz is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lijikiszcz holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz looking to hit a scissor sweep but McAdams is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Steve McAdams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Lijikiszcz decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
McAdams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lijikiszcz is looking for a kimura but McAdams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lijikiszcz to get the leverage.
Lijikiszcz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lijikiszcz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McAdams defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lijikiszcz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McAdams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lijikiszcz is working away from the top position though.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lijikiszcz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Lijikiszcz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lijikiszcz works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lijikiszcz misses with a head shot.
Lijikiszcz looking to control and managing it successfully.
McAdams suckers Lijikiszcz into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! McAdams is now in Lijikiszcz's guard!
Lijikiszcz wants to improve his position but instead McAdams has moved into half guard.
#T2#
Lijikiszcz wants to improve his position but McAdams is controlling well.
Lijikiszcz is trying to maintain the position but McAdams is very close to passing his half guard.
Lijikiszcz is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Lijikiszcz trying to control from the bottom.
Lijikiszcz wants to get back to full guard.
Lijikiszcz controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
McAdams controlling the pace.
Lijikiszcz controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kanishka Lijikiszcz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Lijikiszcz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McAdams's guard.#T4#
McAdams trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lijikiszcz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lijikiszcz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lijikiszcz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McAdams is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lijikiszcz has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 49:46
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 49:46
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanishka Lijikiszcz!
Kanishka Lijikiszcz is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious Kanishka Lijikiszcz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AFC 20
Date: Sep 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
McAdams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
McAdams in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB2#
McAdams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nunes, who protects the arm well.
McAdams cracks Nunes with a big elbow. #ROC2#
Nunes is rocked!
Nunes taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oh Nunes is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McAdams taking a break here but Nunes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nunes wants to control but McAdams is keeping busy.
McAdams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nunes seems to have got his legs back now.
McAdams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McAdams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McAdams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McAdams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
McAdams working over Nunes with some ground and pound. Nunes looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McAdams lands a nice short elbow.
McAdams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McAdams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
McAdams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nunes defends it well.
Nunes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Nunes looking for submissions off his back.
Nunes is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nunes is just riding it out for now. McAdams eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McAdams connects with a nice short shot to Nunes's temple. #T2#
McAdams working the head and body with strikes.
McAdams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McAdams working Nunes over with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nunes regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from McAdams.
McAdams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nunes's head.
McAdams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McAdams throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
McAdams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunes is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
McAdams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nunes's guard. #REVB#
McAdams stands up over Nunes, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McAdams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McAdams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McAdams postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Nunes covers up, he's hurt! McAdams keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from McAdams and the ref steps in to end the fight! McAdams can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve McAdams!
Steve McAdams is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
AFC 17
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McAdams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Nunes to the mat! Nunes manages to get full guard.
McAdams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've been hearing that McAdams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McAdams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McAdams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McAdams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nunes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nunes looking to control.
McAdams lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAdams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McAdams lands a couple of elbows.
Nunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams postures up in Nunes's guard and throws a big left but Nunes blocks it.
McAdams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McAdams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McAdams throws a big elbow that misses.
McAdams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nunes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
McAdams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McAdams trying to control the position from guard on top but Nunes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McAdams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McAdams throws a strike but Nunes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
McAdams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nunes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
McAdams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nunes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
McAdams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nunes is aware though and is defending well.
McAdams pulls Nunes in close to prevent any damage. #T2##SUB#
McAdams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nunes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nunes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
McAdams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nunes defends it easily.
Nunes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McAdams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
McAdams working for a triangle but Nunes defends it easily.
McAdams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Nunes won't allow McAdams to sweep him here.
McAdams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
McAdams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nunes has picked McAdams up and slammed him! McAdams can't keep hold of the triangle and Nunes manages to pass to side control!
Nunes landing strikes.
Nunes tries to advance to mount but McAdams denies him.
Nunes working the ground and pound but McAdams is defending the strikes.
McAdams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nunes working the ground and pound but McAdams is defending the strikes.
McAdams tries to buck Nunes off but Nunes is having none of it.
McAdams throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Nunes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McAdams is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
McAdams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McAdams is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
McAdams is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Nunes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
McAdams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nunes pulls his head out easily.
Nunes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McAdams wants to get back to full guard but Nunes has passed into side control.
Nunes tries to move into full mount but can't pass McAdams's legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
McAdams shoots in and bounces Nunes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Nunes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAdams wants to control from the top but Nunes keeps moving.
McAdams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McAdams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nunes's head.#ROC#
Nunes is rocked!
McAdams looking to sit in guard and control but Nunes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nunes is still in real trouble! Can McAdams finish him?#SUB#
McAdams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nunes defends well.
Nunes seems to have recovered his senses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nunes drops back looking for a leg! McAdams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McAdams manages to kick Nunes off! Nunes jumps back into McAdams's guard.
Steve McAdams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Nunes trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McAdams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
McAdams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McAdams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McAdams lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
McAdams throws a sloppy strike and Nunes has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! McAdams is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Nunes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Nunes! Gustavo Nunes retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
AFC9
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
McAdams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Rolovich looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McAdams lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McAdams in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rolovich tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from McAdams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve McAdams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
McAdams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Rutledge escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
McAdams darts in and clinches Rutledge up against the cage.
McAdams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rutledge prevents it.
#BC#
Rutledge breaks from the clinch.
McAdams dives in for a single leg takedown but Rutledge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McAdams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rutledge circles away.
Zane Rutledge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve McAdams.
Rutledge checks a leg kick nicely.
Rutledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
McAdams gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rutledge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McAdams.
McAdams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Rutledge really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rutledge is looking to improve his position.
Rutledge keeping hold of McAdams's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
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.#SUB2#
McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rutledge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McAdams on the ground.
Rutledge trying to hold on to McAdams's head to control him but McAdams postures up.
Rutledge is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because McAdams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Rutledge actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
McAdams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
McAdams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
McAdams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McAdams showed some decent athleticism there.
McAdams trying to mount his opponent but Rutledge defends it. #T4#
McAdams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McAdams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rutledge blocking the ground and pound attempt from McAdams.
Still in half guard, McAdams seems content to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve McAdams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
McAdams drives through with a takedown into Rutledge's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rutledge trying to keep a closed guard but McAdams is proving a slippery customer.
McAdams wants to get up but he can't break Rutledge's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
McAdams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
McAdams looking to pass the guard.
McAdams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rutledge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
McAdams postures up and lands a big shot to Rutledge's brow.
McAdams pushing down on Rutledge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, McAdams seems content to control.
McAdams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
McAdams is trying for a kimura here. Rutledge looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McAdams wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Steve McAdams!
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