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Event:
EFL 7 - Adams v Matthews
Date: Jun 10, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Matthews cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Matthews.
Matthews lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Matthews.
#BC2#
Matthews pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Matthews lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
A jab from Matthews finds it's way through Adams's defenses.
Adams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Matthews to score with a decent uppercut.
Matthews has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Matthews makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Matthews breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Adamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Matthews shows good takedown defense.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Matthews connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
Adams fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.#ROC2#
Adams is rocked!#CL2#
Matthews takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Matthews.
Matthews lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Matthews lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams trying to stall but Matthews improves his position.
Adams seems to have got his legs back now.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams letting Matthews take a breather here.
Matthews presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T3#
Matthews gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews controlling the action here for a moment.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matthews cracks Adams with a nice body shot.
Matthews throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matthews scores with a hook to the body.
Matthews working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Matthews.
A short left from Matthews. #T4#
Matthews gets through Adams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Matthews.
Still in the clinch, Matthews scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands with a left to the head.
Matthews pushes Adams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
Matthews scores with a jab.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Matthews clinches with his opponent.
Matthews lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Adams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthews prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Adams tries to keep at a distance but Matthews has taken the fight into the clinch.
Adams jumps guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Matthews lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matthews scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matthews softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matthews lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matthews lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams can't break the clinch.
#TD#
Adams pulls guard.
Adams being controlled here, momentarily.
Matthews must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Matthews 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.
Adams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB#
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matthews doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matthews manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matthews's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#CL2#
Matthews fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Matthews to keep the fight standing.
Matthews lands a hook that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams is trying to drag Matthews to the mat but Matthews just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matthews working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Matthews scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
Matthews lands a nice uppercut.
Matthews lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
A shot in the inside from Matthews.
Matthews lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shoulder strike.
Matthews lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Adams takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Matthews.
Matthews pushes Adams against the cage. Matthews is working some dirty boxing. Matthews pushes off with a quick right hook! Adams goes down! Adams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Matthews moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
Jackson Matthews decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Randell or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Randell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Randell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Adams defends it nicely.#TD2#
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into Randell's guard.
Randell is pulling down on Adams's head to control his posture.
Adams won't allow Randell to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randell keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Randell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randell wants to stand and escape but Adams is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Randell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randell connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Randell landing strikes.
Randell working away.
Adams defending against the ground and pound.
Randell misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Randell connects with a decent elbow.
The ground and pound from Randell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Randell missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams wants to control but Randell is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randell is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams has hold of Randell's hands but Randell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Randell thows a huge punch but Adams dodges it nicely.
Randell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randell drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams taking some punishment here, with Randell in his half guard.
Randell working the head and body with strikes.
Randell winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Randell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adams defending well though.
Randell misses with a head shot. Adams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Randell scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Randell is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Randell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Randell is having none of it.
Randell lands a couple of elbows.
Randell with a flurry of punches that miss.
Randell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Randell trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Randell landing with the ground and pound.
Randell lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Randell wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Randell throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
Randell landing with the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adams can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Randell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Randell throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randell's guard. Nice move by Adams!#REVB#
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Randell blocks nicely.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adams stops Randell from standing up.
Adams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Randell is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Llednar Randell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Randell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Randell gets a takedown into half guard.
Randell seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Randell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Randell lands a nice short elbow.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Randell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Randell is stalling here. Adams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Randell seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Adams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The strikes coming from Adams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Randell is trying to get back to his feet.#T1#
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randell keeps working.
Randell tries to escape but Adams is in control.
Randell is trying to get back to half guard.#ES#
Randell throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Randell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Randell sets himself, and Adams steps forward looking for the clinch! Randell avoids it this time.
Randell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T2##TD#
Randell shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Randell prevents Adams from improving his position.
Randell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ground and pound from Randell.
Llednar Randell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randell is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Randell. #T3#
Randell misses with a head shot. Adams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Randell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Randell landing with the ground and pound.
Randell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Randell throws an elbow that misses. Adams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Randell's guard. Nice move by Adams!#REVB#
Adams trying to control but Randell is working from the bottom.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Randell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Randell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Llednar Randell 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Randell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Randell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adams as he avoids it easily.
Randell misses with a takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Llednar Randell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Randell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
As Randell backs off Adams throws a huge counter combo but Randell manages to avoid it all.#TD#
Adams gets caught flat footed, as Randell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Randell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Adams throws up his legs and catches Randell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Randell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Adams! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Max Adams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gozen doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Gozen tries to clinch up but Adams circles away and keeps his distance.
Gozen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gozen doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Adams is looking for the big counter here.
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gozen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gozen tries to clinch up.
Adams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gozen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Gozen thuds his right hand into Adams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Gozen throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Gozen misses #TD2#
and Adams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gozen's guard.#SU2#
Gozen is working an open guard so Adams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gozen connects with the punch.#T1#
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gozen misses with a head kick.
Gozen misses with a series of wild punches.
Adams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Gozen stuffs the takedown attempt from Adams. Adams gets slowly back to his feet. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Gozen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gozen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gozen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gozen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Gozen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Adams tries to land knees in the clinch but Gozen avoids the damage to the body.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Gozen won't allow it.
#T2#
Gozen stalling in the clinch but Adams improves position. #TD2#
Adams has clasped his hands together around Gozen's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams is chipping away with strikes.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Adams taking a breather here.
Gozen is pushing Adams's head away, looking to escape. Adams manages to hold on to the position though.#SU2#
Adams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gozen to his feet. #TD2#
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adams showed some decent athleticism there.
Adams working Gozen over with strikes. #T3#
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gozen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gozen is trying to stand.
Adams sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gozen pushes Adams off looking to stand but Adams dives back in and keeps control.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gozen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gozen wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Max Adams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gozen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Gozen.
Gozen connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Gozen lands with a shot to the body.
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gozen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tomoe Gozen is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozen.
Gozen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
Gozen is looking to clinch.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Adams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Adams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Gozen wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gozen works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Gozen jabs Adams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gozen tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Gozen wants to clinch up but Adams keeps it at a distance.
Adams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gozen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gozen tries to clinch but Adams moves away #TD2#
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
Gozen is trying to stand.
Gozen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Adams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gozen is looking to escape.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Gozen defends the submission attempt.
Adams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Gozen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Adams is pressing down on Gozen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gozen is holding on for now.
Gozen wants to get back to his feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gozen tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
Adams is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gozen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gozen is looking to clinch.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozen.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen tries to clinch there but Adams circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD2#
Adams looking to score a takedown here. Gozen is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Gozen's guard.
Gozen is looking to stand back up but Adams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gozen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tomoe Gozen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Gozen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Gozen.
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gozen is looking to clinch.
Adams with the counter takedown but Gozen avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Gozen. No joy for Adams on that attempt.
Adams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gozen will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adams shoots in and drives through. Gozen sprawls well.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gozen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gozen swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
Adams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gozen tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it. #T1#
Adams has his takedown stuffed
enabling Gozen to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomoe Gozen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Adams.
Gozen moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Gozen tries to clinch up.
Gozen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gozen is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gozen is looking to get back to is feet but Adams passes into side control.
Adams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gozen is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB2#
Adams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Adams is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gozen has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gozen wants to try and get back to his feet.
Adams breaks from Gozen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Adams lands a big shot there that rocks Gozen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
#T3#
Adams lands a big shot there that rocks Gozen but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A nice elbow there by Adams.
Adams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Adams controlling from the full mount.
Adams lands a heavy elbow. #SUB2#
Adams is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Adams extends the arm and Gozen is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Adams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 09, 2018 |
#R1#
LeBeau thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adams if he has to take too many more of those.
LeBeau thumps Adams with a low kick.
LeBeau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
LeBeau scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Adams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but LeBeau keeps him there for the moment.#TD2#
Adams pulls guard.
LeBeau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
LeBeau wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position. #SUB2#
LeBeau has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Adams to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! LeBeau is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Adams pulls down on the head and he's put LeBeau to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Adams!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Hardy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Adams clinches up with Hardy and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Hardy decides to pull guard.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams trying to control but Hardy is working from the bottom.
Adams is looking to stand up but Hardy won't let him.
Adams looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hardy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hardy leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardy moves away.
Hardy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#T2##TD#
Adams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams wanted to stand there but Hardy had control of the position.
Hardy is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving. #T3#
Hardy controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hardy with a poor takedown #CL#
and Adams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Adams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Adams unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
Adams manages to pull guard.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Adams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hardy.
Hardy preventing the sweep.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Adams 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.
#R2#
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Hardy fails with the takedown.#TD#
Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hardy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Adams 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.
Adams wants to control from the top but Hardy keeps moving.
Hardy is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #SUB2#
Hardy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hardy tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Hardy ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Max Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Hardy.#CL#
Adams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Adams manages to break the clinch.
Hardy goes for a double leg but Adams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adams continues to drive forward.
Hardy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2##CL#
Adams moves into the clinch.#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardy with a poor takedown #TD#
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hardy is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Hardy wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams passes into side control, despite Hardy's attempt to control the position.
#T3#
Adams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hardy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hardy is trying to escape the position but Adams is controlling the position.
Max Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hardy struggling a bit here.
Hardy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hardy prevents Adams from improving his position.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hardy is working away from the top position though.
Adams is holding on to half guard well.#T4#
Hardy wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is looking to control Hardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
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.
Max Adams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hardy counters with a series of strikes. Adams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Adams pushes Hardy up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Adams. #BC#
Adams breaks from the clinch.
Hardy misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Adams forces Hardy back against the cage and clinches.
Hardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1##TD#
Adams jumps into guard, dragging Hardy to the mat.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hardy working some strikes from top position.
Adams working a defensive guard but Hardy passes into half guard.
Adams tries to kick Hardy off but Hardy keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hardy is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Hardy is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Hardy is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams is refusing to be controlled, as Hardy sits in half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well. #T3##SUB#
Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Billy Hardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hardy or perhaps it was just good defense by Adams, which made it look bad.
Hardy moves out of range as Adams throws a body kick.
Hardy shoots in and drives through. Adams sprawls well.
Hardy thows a leg kick but Adams checks it #TD#
and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hardy won't be happy with that.
Hardy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams controlling the position from side mount.
Adams working the ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Adams stalls from top position.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hardy's legs.
Hardy is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU#
Adams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
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 Max Adams.
Well Adams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Adams!
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Event:
KFC: 330K 2!
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dover counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Dover scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Dover defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dover misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dover sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dover blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Adams is pressing down on Dover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dover is holding on for now.
Ground and pound from Adams. #SU#
Adams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Dover to get to his feet.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice side step and Dover releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dover lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Dover thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Dover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dover just misses with a punch to the body.
Max Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dover digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Dover to counter with a crisp jab.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dover makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dover works Adams's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Dover sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dover lands with a nice combination. Adams backs away looking to recover.#T3#
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Dover sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dover throws a counter combo.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Dover saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dover appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dover throws a one two combo.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dover scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Dover manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dover lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dover scores with a jab to the body.
Dover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dover swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams dives in and grabs Dover's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dover pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Dover throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dover scores with a jab to the body.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Dover scores with a four punch combination!
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A countering left hand to the body from Dover misses.
Dover displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A nice combination there by Dover.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dover scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dover lands with a nice body punch.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Adams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Dover connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dover cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adams tries for a takedown but Dover circles away easily
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Dover connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
Dover is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dover sprawls well. Dover wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Adams gets slowly back to his feet.
Dover is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T3#
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dover lands a body shot.
Dover punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Adams feints and as Dover raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SU#
Adams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dover, up you get!
Dover is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dover scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams shoots and misses
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Dover throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Dover. Beautiful body shot.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams tries to clinch up but Dover circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Dover scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Adams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dover stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A cross from Dover lands.
Max Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dover thuds a left hand into Adams's body.
Adams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dover connects with a body shot that sends Adams's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dover with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dover works Adams's body with a nice hook.
Dover digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Adams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Dover lands a right hook to the body.
Dover ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams goes for a double leg but Dover avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dover continues to drive forward.
Dover listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dover dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dover lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Adams throws a leg kick but Dover sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Dover let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Adams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dover bucks up and tries to throw Adams off but instead Adams has got his back!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dover is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A lull in the action here.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Adams working for a choke but Dover is defending well. #SUB#
Dover won't enjoy being in this position. Adams looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Dover is tapping - it's over boys! Adams picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Max Adams!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 836 Round 1
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dover paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
#CUT#
It looks like Tom Dover has been cut.#TD2#
Dover darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dover is working away from the top position though.
Dover thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dover seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Adams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Still in half guard, Dover seems content to control.#SUB2#
Adams is defending against the submission attempts here by Dover.
Adams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adams tries to get out of the position.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Dover has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Adams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Dover.
Adams trying to hold on to Dover's head to control him but Dover postures up.
Dover looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dover is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Dover is taking a breather. Adams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Dover winds up and cracks Adams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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. Dover connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Dover working the head and body with strikes.
Adams has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Adams has hold of Dover's hands but Dover slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Adams trying to hold on to Dover's head to control him but Dover postures up.
#SUB2#
Dover is working for a kimura but Adams is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dover lands with a punch from half guard.
Adams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dover scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dover is nestled in close to Adams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dover keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dover's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dover trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Dover drops an elbow to the side of Adams's head. #T4#
Dover is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Adams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Dover wants to advance to full mount but Adams doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dover won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Dover stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dover passes Adams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dover working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dover dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Dover's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Dover circles away.
Dover misses with an uppercut. Adams saw that one coming.
Adams tries to counter with a takedown but Dover is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Dover feints and as Adams raises his hands in defense, Dover changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dover is in close to Adams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dover landing some decent shots from guard.
Dover stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.
Tom Dover has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Dover is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Dover is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dover content to stall in guard here.
Adams trying to control the position.
Dover landing with the ground and pound.
Adams scores with a nice shot.
Dover is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dover is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dover advances to half guard.
Dover is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Dover trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Dover landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Adams is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dover pulls his head out easily.
Dover performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.#T3#
Dover content to control rather than advance.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dover working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dover working Adams over with strikes.
Dover is controlling the pace.
Dover slips a nice elbow through Adams's hands, connecting with Adams's forehead.
Dover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Dover is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dover controlling the pace.
Dover looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Dover 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.
Ground and pound from Dover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Dover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tom Dover's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Adams fails with the takedown.
Dover misses with a straight left. #TD2#
Dover scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dover looks up at the clock and then as Adams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Dover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Dover working away.
Adams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dover is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams looks to move to half guard but instead Dover has passed into mount! Damn!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dover lands a big elbow. #T1#
Dover landing strikes from the mount and Adams is in trouble!
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Dover's attempts to control the action.
Adams is bucking up trying to escape but Dover cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Dover fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dover scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Adams?
Dover working the ground and pound effectively.
#ROC2#
Adams is rocked!
Dover connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oh Adams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dover unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Adams wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Dover celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Dover!
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