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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2025 |
#R1#
Benoit keeps the fight on the outside.
Adaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Benoit but Benoit pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Benoit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adaev shoots in looking for a takedown. Benoit tries to sprawl out of it but Adaev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benoit manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benoit stuffs the takedown attempt from Adaev. Adaev gets slowly back to his feet.
Christ Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Adaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Benoit counter with a right hand.
Benoit cracks Adaev with a right hand to the side of the head.#T1##KD#
Benoit feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Adaev sprawling to the canvas! Adaev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benoit finish him?!
#ROC#Adaev is rocked!
Benoit catches Adaev with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Adaev forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Christ Benoit!
A relieved looking Christ Benoit thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Sunrise 22
Date: Apr 19, 2025 |
#R1#
A jab from Cuervo finds it's way through Adaev's defenses.
Cuervo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adaev throws a big counter combination but Cuervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Adaev moves out of range as Cuervo strikes.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuervo pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Adaev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cuervo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adaev scores with a jab.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adaev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adaev tried to score with a low kick but Cuervo checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuervo lands a jab.
Cuervo throws a looping overhand right but Adaev ducks down to avoid it.
Cuervo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
Julio Cuervo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cuervo!
#T1#
Cuervo lands with a right hand.
Adaev takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Adaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adaev connects with a body shot.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
As Cuervo tries to get set, Adaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Cuervo manages to avoid the attempt.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
Cuervo jabs Adaev right on the nose. Adaev blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Adaev is rocked!
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Adaev slips a straight right by Cuervo.
Good leg kick by Cuervo.
Cuervo cracks Adaev with a good jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuervo cracks Adaev with an open hand slap.
Oh Adaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adaev misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Adaev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cuervo circles away quickly and effectively.
Adaev seems to have got his legs back now.
Cuervo loads up on a big right hand but Adaev slips the punch.
Adaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuervo misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Adaev misses the target.
Cuervo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cuervo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adaev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cuervo throws an overhand right that lands on Adaev's shoulder, as Adaev tries to avoid the shot.
Adaev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cuervo tests Adaev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adaev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cuervo misses with a body punch
#CL#
and Adaev counters by clinching up.
Cuervo misses with some punches.
Cuervo tries to throw a body punch but Adaev avoids it by throwing Cuervo back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Cuervo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo dominated that round.
That's time! Adaev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cuervo blocks a head kick by Adaev.
Adaev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cuervo wants to land a leg kick but Adaev is out of range.
Adaev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A jab from Cuervo finds it's way through Adaev's defenses.
Cuervo misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo moves away from the strike by Adaev.
Adaev misses with a two punch combination.
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Cuervo looks to land a left hand but Adaev moved out of range nicely.
Cuervo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Cuervo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cuervo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuervo throws a good cross that connects.
Adaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Cuervo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adaev.
Cuervo misses with a body punch
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cuervo misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cuervo.
Cuervo connects with a body shot that sends Adaev's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cuervo. Adaev does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cuervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Adaev.
Julio Cuervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adaev throws a jab but it's blocked by Cuervo.
Cuervo throws a hook but Adaev blocks it.
Adaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cuervo.
Good exchange - Cuervo coming out on top.
Adaev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Adaev.
Ramazan Adaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cuervo throws a low kick but Adaev avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adaev checks a leg kick.
Adaev is looking to counter the offense by Cuervo and move into the clinch.
Adaev misses with a wild body shot.
Cuervo tries to work over Adaev's front leg with a kick but Adaev checks it.
A nice leg kick from Cuervo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuervo.
Nice body punch from Adaev.
Cuervo misses with a looping right.
Cuervo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Cuervo there.
Cuervo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Cuervo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Cuervo throws a good cross that connects.
Julio Cuervo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adaev ducks under a wild hook from Cuervo.
Adaev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuervo connects with the punch.
A combination from Cuervo does no damage.
Adaev thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cuervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Cuervo.
Cuervo keeps the fight on the outside.
Cuervo misses the shot to the body.
Adaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cuervo manages to circle out of the way.
Cuervo throws a hook to the side of Adaev's head but Adaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Adaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuervo scores with a hook.
Adaev throws a head kick that misses.
Adaev tries to clinch up.
Cuervo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Cuervo swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
Adaev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cuervo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adaev.
Adaev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Cuervo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adaev lands a nice shot to the body.
Cuervo connects with a single shot there.
Adaev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cuervo misses with a body shot.
A big left from Cuervo misses.
Adaev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cuervo.
Cuervo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Adaev tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuervo throws a big shot that misses.
Adaev is looking for a counter combo.
Cuervo throws a low kick, looking for Adaev's leg but Adaev calmly moves out of range.
Julio Cuervo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adaev moves away from the strike by Cuervo.
Cuervo dips to his left and cracks Adaev with an uppercut!
Cuervo tries a low kick but Adaev avoids it.
Cuervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cuervo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Adaev momentarily.
Cuervo scores with a decent looking hook.
Cuervo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ramazan Adaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adaev walks into a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julio Cuervo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cuervo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julio Cuervo! |
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Event:
Sunrise 17
Date: Mar 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Beasley misses with a wild combination.
#CL#
Adaev clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Adaev clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch.
Beasley swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
As Beasley looks to move away, Adaev throws a big counter combo but Beasley just gets out of the way.
Beasley lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Beasley.
Beasley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Braeden Beasley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beasley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
It appears Adaev was looking to counter with a kick there.
Beasley displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Adaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adaev.
Beasley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Adaev moves into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beasley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Beasley throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Beasley.
Beasley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
Beasley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beasley throws a series of punches but Adaev avoids them all with ease.
Beasley swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
Adaev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Beasley misses with a double jab
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
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!
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adaev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beasley misses with a looping right.
Adaev blocks a jab.
Beasley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdaev.
Adaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL#
Adaev moves into the clinch.
Adaev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adaev scores with a shot to the side of Beasley's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Beasley.
Adaev tries to counter by clinching up but Beasley breaks away and moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braeden Beasley 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#
Beasley throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Adaev counters by clinching up.
Adaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adaev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adaev.
Adaev tries to counter by clinching up but Beasley breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Adaev rushes Beasley and presses him up against the ropes.#BC2#
Beasley breaks from the clinch.
Beasley misses with a combination
#CL#
and Adaev moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beasley swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Beasley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Beasley lands a head shot.
Beasley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adaev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Adaev tries to work over Beasley's front leg with a kick but Beasley checks it.
Adaev swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beasley.
A nice combination there by Beasley.
Beasley throws out a loose jab but Adaev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Beasley just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdaev.
Adaev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Beasley tries to bum rush Adaev with a series of wild strikes but Adaev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Adaev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Braeden Beasley seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Beasley tries to clinch there but Adaev circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Adaev misses its target.
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adaev counters with a nice uppercut.
A combination from Beasley does no damage. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beasley throws a right hand that misses
#CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Adaev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Beasley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Beasley misses with the combination.
Beasley throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Adaev counters by moving into the clinch. #BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch.
Beasley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Beasley swinging wildly here.
Beasley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adaev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Beasley is breathing heavily.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
and Adaev counters with a left to the body.
Beasley's coach down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Beasley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Adaev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beasley doesn't seem bothered though.
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
As Beasley backs away, Adaev returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Adaev 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Adaev.
Beasley throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
enabling Adaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
and Adaev counters with a series of strikes. Beasley will be more careful next time no doubt.
Adaev avoids the body shot from Beasley.
Beasley avoids the body shot from Adaev.
Nice defenses there by Adaev.
Adaev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adaev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Adaev has managed to clinch.
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!#BC2#
Beasley's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Beasley falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Adaev holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Beasley breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beasley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Adaev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beasley ducks under a wild hook from Adaev.
Beasley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beasley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adaev is looking to counter with a body kick.
Adaev throws a head kick but Beasley moves out of range.
Beasley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adaev doesn't seem bothered though.
Beasley throws a combination that misses
and Adaev counters with a nice uppercut.
Beasley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beasley throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
No joy there for Beasley, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Adaev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T2#
Beasley fails to land with a series of punches.
Adaev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Beasley misses with a body shot.
Adaev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adaev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Beasley walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Beasley throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Adaev counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ramazan Adaev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch.
Adaev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Beasley loads up on a big right hand but Adaev slips the punch.
Adaev throws a counter high kick but Beasley was just alert enough to avoid it.
Adaev dodges the punch combination from Beasley.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Adaev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adaev 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Adaev!
After winning the bout, Ramazan Adaev 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:
Apex Series 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1#
Fisher is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Fisher misses its intended target.
Adaev avoids the body shot from Fisher.
Fisher fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Adaev misses the target.
Jovany Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Adaev moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Adaev.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Fisher trying to stall but Adaev improves his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adaevs head.
Fisher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Adaev or not.
Fisher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adaev stalling.
Fisher swings wildly with an uppercut but Adaev uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Fisher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adaev's elbow.
Fisher stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Fisher breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fisher throws a body punch but Adaev moves out of range.
Fisher rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adaev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Adaev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fisher lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adaev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fisher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fisher will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL#
Adaev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Adaev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Fisher lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses
and Adaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adaev walks into a left hand.
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!
Nice straight punches there by Fisher. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fisher.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Adaev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fisher.
Fisher swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adaev is looking to counter with head kicks.
Adaev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fisher.
A big left from Fisher misses.
It looked like Adaev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Adaev clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Adaev breaks from the clinch.
Adaev moves out of range of the leg kick from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a jab to the body
and Adaev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jovany Fisher dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Adaev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fisher.
Fisher misses with a wild combination.
Adaev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fisher tries a head kick but it misses.
Adaev is looking for a counter combo.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fisher has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Adaev finds it's way round the side to connect with Fisher's head.
Fisher avoids the head kick by Adaev.
Fisher looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses.
No joy there for Adaev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisher throws a hook to the side of Adaev's head but Adaev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adaev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fisher moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fisher connects with a single shot there.
Fisher is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Adaev.
Adaev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ramazan Adaev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Fisher tries to work over Adaev's front leg with a kick but Adaev checks it.
Adaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adaev misses with a leg kick
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
Adaev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Adaev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fisher backs up against the cage.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adaev dodges the punch combination from Fisher.
Adaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fisher manages to circle out of the way.
Fisher on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Adaev.#T2#
Fisher misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fisher misses with a hook
and Adaev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher throws out a powerful jab.
Adaev moves out of range of the strikes.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by Adaev. #CL2#
Fisher clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fisher.
Fisher misses with some punches.
Adaev blocking some punches.
#BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch.
Adaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adaev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fisher misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jovany Fisher will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and Adaev counters with a left and a right that stings Fisher.
Adaev connects with a looping right hand.
Fisher wants to slow Adaev down by chopping away at his legs.
Fisher scores with a head kick. Adaev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fisher throws a looping overhand right but Adaev ducks down to avoid it.
Adaev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adaev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fisher swings for the body but Adaev moves out of range.
Adaev thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fisher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Fisher tenderised Adaev's leg. Adaev is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Adaev rushes Fisher and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fisher scores with a leg kick.
#T1##CL#
Adaev moves into the clinch.
Adaev lands a body shot. #BC2#
Fisher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fisher throws a leg kick
and Adaev counters with a two punch combo.
Adaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fisher misses with a body shot
and Adaev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fisher thinking. #CL#
Adaev moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Fisher fails to land.
Adaev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adaev stalling the fight.
#BC#
Adaev breaks the clinch.
Fisher throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fisher cracks Adaev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fisher lands with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Adaev. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Adaev.
A head kick misses from Fisher.
Adaev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fisher manages to circle out of the way.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
enabling Adaev to counter with a crisp jab.
Fisher looks to throw the jab but Adaev is out of range.
Adaev tries to counter by clinching up but Fisher breaks away and moves out of range.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but Adaev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adaev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
Adaev staying out of range there.
As Fisher tries to get set, Adaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Fisher manages to avoid the attempt.
Adaev throws a body kick that misses.
Adaev blocks a jab.
Ramazan Adaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jovany Fisher is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Fisher moves into the clinch.
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 Ramazan Adaev.
I think Fisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jovany Fisher! |
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Event:
Sunrise 10: Hao Vs Harrison
Date: Feb 01, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Hopper tries to keep at a distance but Adaev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adaev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hopper trying to control the position but instead, Adaev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hopper into the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adaev's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev blocking some punches.
Hopper has a couple of punches blocked by Adaev.
Adaev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopper or not. #T1#
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adaev has had enough of the clinch but Hopper keeps him there for the moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adaev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
Adaev avoiding damage.
Adaev has had enough of the clinch but Hopper keeps him there for the moment.
Hopper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adaev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hopper working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adaev. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adaev.
Adaev is trying to stall.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper blocks a body shot from Adaev.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adaev effectively controlling the action here.
Hopper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopper misses with some punches.
Adaev taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramazan Adaev.#CL#
Hopper closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aidan Hopper will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Hopper throws a right and a left that Adaev avoids nicely. #CL#
Hopper has managed to clinch.
Hopper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adaev can do to turn this around?
Adaev blocking some punches.
Hopper being controlled against the ropes.
Hopper misses with a punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Adaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hopper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper throws a punch but it's blocked by Adaev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopper fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Adaev leaning against his opponent.
Adaev holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Hopper tries to work over Adaev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adaev.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Adaev throws an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Adaev breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Hopper moves into the clinch successfully.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
Adaev trying to control the position but instead, Hopper has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adaev into the ropes.
Adaev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopper is keeping busy.
Hopper misses with some punches.
#T2#
Hopper throws a head punch that misses.
Hopper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopper lands a nice shot to the body.
Adaev wants to stall.
Adaev tries to work over Hopper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adaev blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hopper.
Hopper misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hopper lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopper misses with some punches.
Hopper misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopper misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Hopper dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Adaev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adaev throws a sloppy head kick and Hopper moves out of range easily. #CL#
Hopper rushes Adaev and presses him up against the ropes.
Hopper stalling in the clinch but Adaev improves position.
Hopper keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adaev's efforts to push away.
Adaev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adaev tries to circle away but Hopper has him pinned against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev slowing the pace effectively.
Adaev blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hopper misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Adaev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Adaev moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Hopper takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopper can't find room to land a body shot as Adaev controls the action.
Hopper lands a left hand.
Hopper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopper tries to throw a body punch but Adaev avoids it by throwing Hopper back against the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adaev taking a breather.
Adaev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hopper fails to land.
Hopper misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Adaev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adaev has Hopper pressed against the ropes.
Aidan Hopper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ramazan Adaev.
Adaev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Hopper clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Adaev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Adaev moves into the clinch successfully.
Adaev slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adaev tries to break free but Hopper pushes him back against the ropes.
Ramazan Adaev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adaev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ramazan Adaev.
I think Hopper 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Aidan Hopper! |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 106
Date: Oct 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Ford misses with a hook. Adaev ducked under it nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Ford has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kareem Ford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adaev was well out of range. Poor timing from Ford.
Adaev shoots in for a takedown but Ford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Adaev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Adaev.
Adaev wants to control from the top but Ford keeps moving.
Adaev has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Copes. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Adaev has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ford is proving hard to escape from.
Adaev postures up in Ford's guard and throws a big left but Ford blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Adaev stopping the sweep attempt from Ford.#SUB#
Ford is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adaev is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Adaev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adaev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Adaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard.
Ford is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Adaev wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ford 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.
#SUB#
Ford is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Adaev tries to roll over but Ford keeps him under control.
Adaev moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Adaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Adaev working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ford has passed into half guard!
Adaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adaev is looking to control Ford's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adaev avoid being mounted?
Ford trying to control from Adaev's half guard. Adaev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Adaev looking for a sweep. Not yet Adaev, not yet.
Adaev pulls Ford in close to his closed guard and prevents Ford from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ford sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adaev's guard.
Ford trying to control from half guard but Adaev is working away. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ford pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Adaev actively working from the bottom here.
Adaev is refusing to be controlled, as Ford sits in half guard.
Ford not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Ford connects with a nice short shot to Adaev's temple.
Ford is looking to take a break and control but Adaev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Ford is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adaev wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kareem Ford will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adaev goes for a double leg but Ford avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ford continues to drive forward.
Ford is looking for a counter combo.
Adaev is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ford misses with a body shot.
Ford misses with an uppercut.
As Ford backs off Adaev throws a huge counter combo but Ford manages to avoid it all.
Adaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Ford sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kareem Ford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ramazan Adaev.
Ford throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Adaev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ford won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard.
Ford is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Ford works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #T1#
Adaev stopping the sweep attempt from Ford.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev wants to pass the guard but Ford is keeping the position.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev advances position into side control!
Ford is trying to control Adaev's posture but Adaev avoids it.
Ford is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adaev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ford is looking for a sweep. Adaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a submission of some sort.
Adaev is looking to take a break and control but Ford is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ford gets back to full guard.
Adaev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ramazan Adaev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Adaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Ford escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adaev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ford keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Ford is trying to control the position but Adaev postures up.
Ford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ford is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Ford is looking for a triangle but Adaev pushes his legs off easily.
Ford can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Adaev controls the pace.#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.#SUB#
Ford working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adaev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adaev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adaev trying to control but Ford is working from the bottom.
Adaev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Ford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ford swats away the attempt to clinch by Adaev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ramazan Adaev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. 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#
Ford pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD2#
Adaev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adaev lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Ford had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adaev defends it easily.
Adaev controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev is pushing down on Ford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ford is fighting to maintain full guard but Adaev has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Ford looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adaev sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ford defending well though.
Adaev seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ford does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ford is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Ford looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Ford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adaev pulls his head out easily.
Adaev wants to take a breather but Ford is having none of it. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Adaev seems to be working for a kimura but Ford defends the submission attempt.
Ford is refusing to be controlled, as Adaev sits in half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura here.
Ford is pressing down on Adaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Ford is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Ford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adaev postures up.
#SUB#
Ford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ford keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass.
Adaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Ford struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Adaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ford keeps working.
Adaev working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ford has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adaev working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Adaev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adaev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ramazan Adaev!
A victorious Ramazan Adaev 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:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ramazan Adaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Alex Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Adaev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Anderson can't fight it off and eventually Adaev manages to take the fight to the floor. Anderson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adaev (2) vs (0) Anderson
Adaev advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (5) vs (0) Anderson#SUB#
Adaev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Anderson, who protects the arm well.
Anderson can't do much from the bottom here.
Anderson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adaev wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adaev working away.#T1##SUB#
Adaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Adaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Anderson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Adaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Adaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Anderson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adaev. #SUB#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but Anderson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adaev to get the leverage.
Adaev has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Anderson is looking for a sweep. Adaev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Adaev sits in half guard. #T2#
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adaev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Adaev wants to work for an arm triangle but Anderson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adaev working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Anderson's thigh. Anderson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Adaev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Anderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adaev has Anderson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaev (5) vs (2) Anderson
Adaev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Adaev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Anderson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Adaev working for a triangle but Anderson defends it easily.
#T4#
Anderson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Adaev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Anderson defends well.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adaev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anderson slips nicely into half guard.#T5#
Anderson trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Adaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adaev tries to get to full guard but Anderson has control of the leg.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Anderson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Adaev is defending well. #SUB2#
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anderson wants to control but Adaev is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Anderson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adaev slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anderson wants to pass the guard but Adaev is keeping the position.#T7#
Adaev managing to control the position.
Anderson is pushing down on Adaev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adaev is fighting to maintain full guard but Anderson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adaev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Anderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Adaev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Anderson is thwarting Adaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8##SUB#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Adaev gets back to full guard.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Adaev is retaining full guard.
Anderson trying to control but Adaev is working from the bottom.
Anderson pushing down on Adaev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Anderson pulls his head out easily.
Anderson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (5) vs (5) Anderson
Anderson trying to control but Adaev is having none of it.
Adaev is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Anderson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Anderson wants to take his opponent's back but Adaev doesn't allow it.
Adaev is trying to escape the mount.
Adaev tries to lock up and control but Anderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Anderson trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Anderson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adaev is looking to escape.
Adaev tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
Anderson wants to control the pace but Adaev is squirming around nicely.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adaev is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Adaev tries to hold on but Anderson postures up.
Anderson wants to take Adaev's back here but Adaev is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson controlling from mount.
Adaev gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Anderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Anderson stalling. #SUB#
Adaev actively working from the bottom here.#T12#
Adaev is not content to let Anderson control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Adaev wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adaev is looking to improve his position.
Adaev wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson trying to mount his opponent but Adaev defends it.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Adaev is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson trying to control the pace. #T13#
Adaev moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a triangle but Anderson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a triangle here but Anderson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (5) vs (8) Anderson
Adaev is breathing heavily.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adaev keeps working.
Anderson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Adaev tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T14##SUB2#
Anderson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adaev rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Anderson's guard! Nice work there by Adaev! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adaev (7) vs (8) Anderson
Adaev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adaev passes Anderson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Anderson wants to get back to full guard.
Adaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anderson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 84
Date: Aug 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Adaev shoots in and drives through. Cruz sprawls well.
Adaev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adaev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cruz defends it nicely.
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Adaev is out of range.
Adaev is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Adaev attempts a counter takedown but Cruz avoids it well and moves away.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
As Cruz tries to get set, Adaev tries to push him back and clinch up but Cruz manages to avoid the attempt.
Cruz misses with a wild combination.
Cruz digs a good hook to Adaev's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cruz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Santa Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Adaev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Adaev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1#
Cruz looks to throw the jab but Adaev is out of range.
Cruz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adaev.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cruz misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Adaev counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Adaev is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cruz looks calm but he's in trouble here. Adaev gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cruz is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Adaev lets go of the hold and Cruz can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ramazan Adaev!
Our winner, Ramazan Adaev, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 69
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Proctor looks to land a right hand but Adaev moved out of range.#TD2#
Adaev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Proctor's guard.
Adaev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Proctor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adaev is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Proctor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Proctor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Adaev trying to control but Proctor is working from the bottom.
Adaev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Proctor keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Proctor wants to sweep here but Adaev controlling him for the moment. #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.
Adaev passes Proctor's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for a kimura but Proctor is defending it quite comfortably.
Adaev stalling.
Adaev is trying to control the action in half guard but Proctor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adaev controlling the action here.
Adaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3#
Proctor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Proctor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Proctor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adaev sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've been informed that Adaev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Proctor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adaev defends well.#SUB2#
Adaev postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Proctor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adaev, into his guard. #REVR#
Adaev pulls Proctor in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Proctor stays in close to Adaev's body and controls the position.
Proctor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adaev is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Proctor frees his head nicely. Oh but Adaev has switched to an armbar! Proctor is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Ramazan Adaev!
During a confident post fight interview, Ramazan Adaev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BANZAI COMBAT 44
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Adaev looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Adaev seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Thomas trying to control here.
#SUB#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Adaev.
Thomas wants to control but Adaev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adaev is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thomas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adaev.
Adaev passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Thomas tries to reverse the position but Adaev maintains control.
Adaev content just to control the position here.
Thomas prevents Adaev from taking his back.#SUB#
Adaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Adaev has control of Thomas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Thomas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Thomas wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adaev controlling from the full mount.
Thomas has given up his back here. Will Adaev look for the submission or keep pounding away?
#SUB#
Adaev tightening his grip on Thomas, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Adaev working for a choke but Thomas is defending well. #SUB#
Adaev working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T3##SUB#
Thomas fending off the submission attempt from Adaev.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adaev has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Thomas defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Adaev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Adaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Thomas trying to keep a closed guard but Adaev is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Adaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Adaev from controlling successfully.
Adaev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Thomas working for a triangle but Adaev defends it easily.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Adaev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thomas lands a head kick. Adaev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Adaev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adaev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adaev working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Adaev is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to reverse the position.
Ramazan Adaev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adaev throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Adaev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Adaev slows the pace down. #T1#
Thomas is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Adaev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Adaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
Adaev trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adaev controls the position from side control.#T3#
Adaev creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thomas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Adaev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thomas!
Adaev can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Adaev thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Adaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well. #SUB#
Adaev goes for an armbar but Thomas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Thomas. #SUB#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adaev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Adaev's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ramazan Adaev dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
so Adaev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Adaev trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Adaev is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Adaev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adaev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Adaev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Adaev throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass.
Adaev postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adaev wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Thomas working for a triangle but Adaev defends it easily.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adaev trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adaev manages to avoid it.
Elijah Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Adaev shoots in and bounces Thomas off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adaev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Thomas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adaev is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Adaev has managed to sneak the leg through.#T3##SUB#
Adaev is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Adaev trying to pass the guard but Thomas defending well.
Adaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Adaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#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.
Adaev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Adaev is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas is looking to control Adaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
Adaev content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Adaev is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ramazan Adaev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adaev, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ramazan Adaev!
Ramazan Adaev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ramazan Adaev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Flint Westwood!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Westwood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Adaev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adaev (0) vs (4) Westwood#SUB2#
Westwood tries for a kimura but Adaev is defending well.
Adaev is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Westwood working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Adaev is working hard here to advance position.
Adaev is not content to let Westwood control the position.
Adaev stops Westwood from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adaev tries to buck Westwood off but Westwood is having none of it.#SUB2#
Westwood is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adaev has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adaev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westwood on the ground.
Westwood trying to control the position but Adaev is working away. #T1#
Adaev is trying to control Westwood's posture but Westwood avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westwood wants to control but Adaev is keeping him busy.
Adaev wants to control but Westwood postures up.
Westwood wants to control but Adaev is keeping him busy.
Adaev tries to bench press Westwood off him but Westwood keeps the position.
Adaev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Westwood is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Adaev (0) vs (6) Westwood
Westwood manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adaev to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Adaev (0) vs (9) Westwood#SUB2#
Westwood working for the choke.
Adaev trying to control the hands but Westwood breaks the grip. #T2#
Westwood wants to control but Adaev is keeping busy.
Well, with Westwood on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Adaev is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Adaev rolls, trying to escape but Westwood keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Westwood is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Adaev knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Adaev for a finish.
Adaev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Adaev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Westwood should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#SUB2#
Westwood looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Adaev can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Westwood working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Westwood pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Adaev is squirming around, avoiding Westwood's attempts to control the action.
Adaev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Westwood content just to control the position here. #T4#
Adaev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Adaev manages to get to full guard.
Westwood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adaev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Adaev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Westwood is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Adaev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Adaev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T5#
Westwood trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westwood's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Westwood wants to control from the top but Adaev keeps moving. #SUB#
Adaev looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Westwood has picked Adaev up and slammed him! Adaev can't keep hold of the triangle and Westwood manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (0) vs (12) Westwood
Adaev tries to bench press Westwood off him but Westwood keeps the position. #SUB2#
Westwood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Westwood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Adaev is holding Westwood down, trying to stall.#T6#
Westwood advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Adaev (0) vs (14) Westwood
Westwood looking to control but Adaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Westwood fails to take his opponent's back.
Adaev regains half guard.#SUB2#
Westwood is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adaev defends it well.
Adaev wants to get back to full guard but Westwood has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (0) vs (17) Westwood#T7#
Adaev is trying to escape the mount.
Westwood tries to control but Adaev wriggling away.
Adaev can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Westwood looking to secure an arm triangle but Adaev defends it well. #T8#
Adaev manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Adaev trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Adaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Adaev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Westwood pulls his head out easily.
Adaev is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Adaev actively working from the bottom here.
Adaev is looking to control Westwood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adaev avoid being mounted?#T9#
Westwood is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adaev! Score +3 for passing guard: Adaev (0) vs (20) Westwood
Adaev is working to get back to half guard.
Westwood looking to control but Adaev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Adaev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Westwood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adaev is looking to escape.
Westwood prevents Adaev from getting the reversal.#T10#
Adaev is controlling an arm, preventing Westwood from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Adaev tries to hold on but Westwood pushes him away.
Westwood wants to control the pace but Adaev is squirming around nicely.
Adaev can't escape the position.
Westwood takes Adaev's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Adaev is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Adaev (0) vs (23) Westwood
Adaev rolls, trying to escape but Westwood keeps control of the position.
Westwood controlling the position well here. Adaev rolled but Westwood kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Adaev is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Adaev defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Westwood's arms.
Westwood trying to control.
Adaev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Adaev is trying to escape the mount.
Adaev is squirming around, avoiding Westwood's attempts to control the action.
Westwood pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Adaev wants to control but Westwood is having none of it.#T12#
Westwood is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Adaev is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Adaev (0) vs (26) Westwood#SUB2#
Westwood has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adaev has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Westwood tries to get the hooks in deep but Adaev pushed the leg off.
Westwood is not going to allow Adaev to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Westwood patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Adaev rolls, trying to escape but Westwood keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Westwood controls the action.
Adaev just trying to survive but Westwood is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Will Westwood go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Westwood working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Adaev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Westwood keeps control of the position as Adaev tries to break free.
Adaev tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T14#
Adaev can't escape the position.
Adaev tries to control the position but Westwood now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Adaev (0) vs (29) Westwood
Adaev trying to control but not successfully.
Westwood controlling well, preventing Adaev from escaping the position.
Westwood struggling to keep hold of the position.
Adaev tries to escape the position.
Adaev staying busy and making it hard for Westwood to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westwood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Adaev haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
I really don't envy Adaev right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Westwood wins on points by 29 to 0.
Flint Westwood seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Arctium Zofewa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ramazan Adaev!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zofewa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adaev prevents the takedown attempt.
Adaev stops a takedown attempt from Zofewa.
#TD#
Zofewa jumps guard and drags Adaev to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Adaev trying to control but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
Adaev looking to pass the guard.
Zofewa trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (0) vs (3) Adaev
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Adaev working away.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying to get an arm triangle but Zofewa is defending well.
Zofewa manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adaev is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Adaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zofewa sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adaev tries to pass to full mount but Zofewa defends it. #SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zofewa defends it well.
Zofewa is refusing to be controlled, as Adaev sits in half guard. #T3#
Zofewa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adaev stopping the sweep attempt from Zofewa.
Adaev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adaev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zofewa is keeping the position for now.
Adaev advances to half guard.
Adaev is trying to control. Zofewa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Adaev not doing much here.
Adaev is keen to just control but Zofewa is a slippery customer.
Adaev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Adaev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zofewa. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zofewa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Zofewa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adaev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Zofewa wants to sweep here but Adaev controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Zofewa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Adaev drops back looking for a leg! Zofewa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zofewa manages to kick Adaev off! Adaev jumps back into Zofewa's guard. #SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adaev defends well.
Adaev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adaev passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (0) vs (6) Adaev#T5##SUB2#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zofewa can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Adaev looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zofewa is trying to improve his position.
Adaev tries to move to mount but Zofewa blocks the move with his legs. #T6#
Zofewa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (6) Adaev#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Zofewa seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Zofewa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adaev has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Zofewa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adaev has his hands clasped together around Zofewa's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Adaev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adaev defends it well.
Zofewa is thwarting Adaev's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Adaev is defending against the submission attempts here by Zofewa.
#SUB#
Zofewa is looking for a kimura but Adaev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zofewa to get the leverage.
Adaev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T8#
Zofewa trying to control the position from guard on top but Adaev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adaev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zofewa manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zofewa (2) vs (8) Adaev
Adaev tries to free his leg and advance position but Zofewa is retaining full guard.
Adaev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (11) Adaev
Zofewa sneaks back into half guard.
Zofewa wants to get back to full guard.
Zofewa is pressing down on Adaev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Zofewa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Adaev stacks Zofewa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Adaev! Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (14) Adaev
Zofewa is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Adaev has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zofewa (2) vs (16) Adaev
Adaev avoids the attempt from Zofewa to control.#SUB2#
Adaev working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Zofewa tries to hold on but Adaev pushes him away. #SUB2#
Adaev with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Adaev looks winded!
Adaev wants to take his opponent's back but Zofewa doesn't allow it.
Zofewa gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Adaev 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.
#T10##SUB#
Zofewa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zofewa with the active half guard here but Adaev passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (19) Adaev
Zofewa is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T11#
Zofewa manages to get to full guard.
Zofewa keeping full guard, as Adaev tries to pass. #SUB#
Zofewa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adaev uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (22) Adaev
Zofewa is looking to regain half guard here but Adaev keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Adaev is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zofewa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zofewa is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Adaev working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T12#
Zofewa manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adaev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Zofewa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adaev pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Adaev is working for a kimura but Zofewa is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zofewa actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Zofewa wants to improve his position but Adaev is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Adaev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zofewa is looking to control Adaev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zofewa avoid being mounted?
Adaev trying to control the action but Zofewa is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a submission of some sort.
#T14##SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Adaev is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Zofewa looking for submissions off his back.
Adaev trying to control the action but Zofewa is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zofewa tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Adaev has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Zofewa (2) vs (25) Adaev
And that's the end of the fight!
Adaev wins on points by 25 to 2.
Ramazan Adaev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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