Post by The Sandmen on Mar 12, 2020 22:12:09 GMT -5
Israel Adesanya looks like he has been waiting for this fight forever.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya tries a middle kick
Weidman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Last Stylebender launches a furious low kick!
Weidman receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Last Stylebender is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman storms over The Last Stylebender with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Weidman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Last Stylebender's face with his elbows!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Israel Adesanya can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Israel Adesanya. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Israel Adesanya was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Weidman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman shoots and grab Israel Adesanya's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Last Stylebender sprawl and remain on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Last Stylebender throws some knees to the thighs of Chris Weidman while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Chris Weidman
Weidman hyper-extended his leg
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman tries to dirty boxing while holds The Last Stylebender against cage
The Last Stylebender is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman and Israel Adesanya are cliched up against the cage. Weidman steps for a throw
Israel Adesanya is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Last Stylebender launches a few hard punches to Chris Weidman's ribs!
Chris Weidman's ribs shows the damage! Israel Adesanya is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Weidman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chris Weidman pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Weidman gets hold of a leg and trips The Last Stylebender to the mat!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Chris Weidman moves to half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Weidman
Israel Adesanya tries to free his leg
Israel Adesanya uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The Last Stylebender positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Weidman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Israel Adesanya in his guard.
Israel Adesanya keeps control and remains in side mount.
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around The Last Stylebender
He is not able to do it
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Weidman
Israel Adesanya tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Last Stylebender looks to work from half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Weidman put Israel Adesanya in closed guard.
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Last Stylebender's side.
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to The Last Stylebender's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Last Stylebender tries to cover his face,
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Left cheek
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Israel Adesanya spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Weidman's chin!
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches
Weidman is holding Israel Adesanya's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Chris Weidman looks to mount Israel Adesanya...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman rolls Israel Adesanya to his stomach and takes his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Weidman is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Last Stylebender manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Weidman
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
An overhand right from Israel Adesanya that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Weidman's stops that one with his face! How is Weidman standing?!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman circles around The Last Stylebender
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Israel Adesanya didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to The Last Stylebender's body! He's holding his side
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over The Last Stylebender's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Last Stylebender doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Last Stylebender rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Last Stylebender is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Israel Adesanya can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Israel Adesanya gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman tries to get a side mount...
The Last Stylebender wraps his leg around Chris Weidman leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya tries to turn away and scramble out. Chris Weidman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Last Stylebender's eyes...
That rear naked choke from Chris Weidman appears to be unbreakable
That rear naked choke looks tight...
He can't lock it up. Israel Adesanya spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya attempts to cut off Weidman with punches
Weidman avoids getting cornered.
Israel Adesanya gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes The Last Stylebender forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender stumbles backwards and Chris Weidman circles to get the center of the cage
Chris Weidman jabs at The Last Stylebender
to no visible effect.
The Last Stylebender tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Israel Adesanya goes with a looping right hand while Chris Weidman jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Israel Adesanya runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Weidman sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Last Stylebender is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Weidman!
The Last Stylebender is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Israel Adesanya is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
As the fight continues it seems that Chris Weidman is taking the best of the fight.
Weidman works on the ground with his fingers over The Last Stylebender's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Weidman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Israel Adesanya holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman struggles on the ground and tries to break Israel Adesanya's guard...
Chris Weidman is in The Last Stylebender open guard now
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Israel Adesanya can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Weidman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Weidman sits over his knees and pushes away The Last Stylebender's leg!
The Last Stylebender closes his legs around Chris Weidman's leg. Weidman is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman holds Israel Adesanya and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
The Last Stylebender was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Nice moves from Chris Weidman who positions himself for using his knees on The Last Stylebender!
One, two! Look at Israel Adesanya's grimace of pain!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman holds Israel Adesanya and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
The Last Stylebender was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The Last Stylebender ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left The Last Stylebender staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Israel Adesanya gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman tries to pass Israel Adesanya's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
The Last Stylebender tries to show some ground skills
Weidman uses his strength to keep Weidman at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Weidman launches a vicious knee to Israel Adesanya's head!
Bang! You can hear Israel Adesanya's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Israel Adesanya seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Chris Weidman positions himself and tries to finish this!
Chris Weidman storms Israel Adesanya's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Israel Adesanya to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Chris Weidman has left The Last Stylebender laying flat on the mat!
The Last Stylebender's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Chris Weidman by KO (GnP) at 2:43 Round 3
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/19 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 457 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 457 s
DEAD even fight until the last few mins of the fight.
And now, we have a village brawl, arrows in peoples skulls, and more boobies. 8 boobies in 3 minutes of movie. I fear this flick will slow down soon and start telling a story, so I am concerned.
Chris Weidman is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
This is the first time they meet inside the cage
It's hard to say who will be winning this fight. The specialized media doesn't have a favourite either.
The referee of the bout is Steve Mazzagatti.
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Round 1
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The bell announces the first round!
The clock says 0:10 in the 1 round
Israel Adesanya tries a middle kick
Weidman blocks with his arm! Wow, that was loud!
Weidman's arm is getting wrenched, it appears to be injured
The Last Stylebender launches a furious low kick!
Weidman receives a hard blow on his right leg!
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Last Stylebender is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman storms over The Last Stylebender with a biblical punishment in the form of elbows!
Weidman doesn't stop and viciously hits again and again The Last Stylebender's face with his elbows!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Israel Adesanya can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:20 in the 1 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
he is now on his feet
Steve Mazzagatti halts the fight to stand up Israel Adesanya. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
Chris Weidman attempts a sweep single...
Israel Adesanya was ready and shrugs off the takedown attempt.
Weidman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The clock says 2:00 in the 1 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman shoots and grab Israel Adesanya's ankle trying to take him down with a Heel Trip Reversal
The Last Stylebender sprawl and remain on his feet
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Last Stylebender throws some knees to the thighs of Chris Weidman while in the clinch
Those hits seems to be causing trouble to Chris Weidman
Weidman hyper-extended his leg
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman tries to dirty boxing while holds The Last Stylebender against cage
The Last Stylebender is unable to defend himself and receives some punches in the ribs.
The fighters are clinching.
Weidman and Israel Adesanya are cliched up against the cage. Weidman steps for a throw
Israel Adesanya is gets thrown to the mat but gets right back up
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
The Last Stylebender launches a few hard punches to Chris Weidman's ribs!
Chris Weidman's ribs shows the damage! Israel Adesanya is working his opponent ribs!
Hard blow to Weidman's mid-section, he seems hurt
Chris Weidman pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Chris Weidman
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Weidman gets himself into good position and looks to change levels for the takedown...
Weidman gets hold of a leg and trips The Last Stylebender to the mat!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman is in closed guard... The Last Stylebender tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Chris Weidman!
Israel Adesanya is in full mount over Chris Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to roll to his side and trap Israel Adesanya in his guard...
Chris Weidman moves to half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman attempts to move to full guard
Israel Adesanya keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Weidman
Israel Adesanya tries to free his leg
Israel Adesanya uses some of his skill by jumping out of Weidman's guard. He moves quickly to side mount!
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Chris Weidman
The Last Stylebender positions himself for a round of ground and pound and tries to finish the fight with some precise elbows!
Weidman's attempts to cover himself and blocks those elbows.
Weidman is trying to counter now!
Chris Weidman attempts to trap Israel Adesanya in his guard.
Israel Adesanya keeps control and remains in side mount.
Israel Adesanya is in side mount over Chris Weidman
Israel Adesanya looks to mount Chris Weidman...
Chris Weidman takes advantage of his opponent's over commitment and traps him in full guard.
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Weidman
Weidman tries to close his guard around The Last Stylebender
He is not able to do it
Israel Adesanya is in open guard over Weidman
Israel Adesanya tries to pass to half guard...
Chris Weidman can't prevent his opponent from passing. The Last Stylebender looks to work from half guard.
Israel Adesanya is in half guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman tries to close the guard.
Weidman put Israel Adesanya in closed guard.
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Weidman
Weidman measures the resilience of The Last Stylebender's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in The Last Stylebender's side.
Israel Adesanya is in closed guard over Weidman
Chris Weidman launches a few punches to The Last Stylebender's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because The Last Stylebender tries to cover his face,
The Last Stylebender has a small cut in his Left cheek
Steve Mazzagatti separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 2
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Nice fight between these two warriors. Anyone could be the winner.
Israel Adesanya spins around suddenly...
...and his backfist connects flush with Weidman's chin!
The two exchange wildly
The Last Stylebender is connecting with a few punches
Weidman is holding Israel Adesanya's right leg... He's trying to take him down.
Israel Adesanya loses balance and goes to the ground.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Chris Weidman looks to mount Israel Adesanya...
Chris Weidman slides his knee across and gets to mount.
Chris Weidman is in full mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya tries to roll to his side and get to half guard...
Chris Weidman rolls Israel Adesanya to his stomach and takes his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 1:10 in the 2 round
Weidman is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills The Last Stylebender manages to escape from that position and climb to his feet along Weidman
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
An overhand right from Israel Adesanya that looked like it was capable of destroying a brick wall!
Bang! Weidman's stops that one with his face! How is Weidman standing?!
The clock says 1:35 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman circles around The Last Stylebender
Weidman fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Israel Adesanya didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Crushing shot to The Last Stylebender's body! He's holding his side
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman launches a barrage of elbows over The Last Stylebender's face!
Those elbows may finish the fight soon if The Last Stylebender doesn't fight back!
The clock says 2:00 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender... he fakes a move and then tries a kneebar!
The Last Stylebender rolls on the ground trying to get free and after a few kicks of his own he escapes.
The Last Stylebender is trying to counter now!
The Last Stylebender tries to stand up!
Weidman doesn't allow him!
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman moves on the ground...
He remains in open guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman delivers a few accurate elbows!
The Last Stylebender is being hit hard and trys to escape! He has to give his back!
Weidman is in rear mount over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender has Weidman controlling his back while on the ground. He tries to roll and find an escape...
Showing some ground skills he transitions to a side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Those punches sure are annoying because Weidman tries to cover his face,
The clock says 2:45 in the 2 round
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya attempts to trap Chris Weidman in his guard.
Israel Adesanya manages to switch to full guard.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Those hits are leaving hitches in Weidman's side.
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Israel Adesanya can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya launches a few punches to Weidman's cheek from the guard.
Chris Weidman uses his head to cover the punches and presses his skull forward.
Israel Adesanya gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman tries to get a side mount...
The Last Stylebender wraps his leg around Chris Weidman leg and prevents him from moving.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya attempts to move to full guard
Chris Weidman keeps good control and remains in half guard.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya tries to turn away and scramble out. Chris Weidman takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
That rear naked choke looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in The Last Stylebender's eyes...
That rear naked choke from Chris Weidman appears to be unbreakable
That rear naked choke looks tight...
He can't lock it up. Israel Adesanya spins out and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Saku Suurhall (Tallinn, Estonia) are cheering for the fighters.
The clock says 3:45 in the 2 round
Israel Adesanya attempts to cut off Weidman with punches
Weidman avoids getting cornered.
Israel Adesanya gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Weidman wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
Nice move. He shoves himself over his opponent and secure a single collar tie.
The fighters are clinching.
The Last Stylebender doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Chris Weidman embrace and tries to move away...
Chris Weidman pushes The Last Stylebender forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The clock says 4:05 in the 2 round
The fighters are clinching.
Chris Weidman pushes away The Last Stylebender trying to keep the fight at striking range
The Last Stylebender stumbles backwards and Chris Weidman circles to get the center of the cage
Chris Weidman jabs at The Last Stylebender
to no visible effect.
The Last Stylebender tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
The Last Stylebender goes for a low kick..
Faster than a blinking eye, he follows up with a high kick!
Israel Adesanya goes with a looping right hand while Chris Weidman jumps back and jabs
Weidman seems staggered and Israel Adesanya runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
The clock says 4:45 in the 2 round
The Last Stylebender jumps over his opponent and tries to grapple
Weidman sees what was coming and ducks under his opponent and moves aside
Chris Weidman tries to take the fight to the ground with a one leg takedown...
The Last Stylebender is unable to remain on his feet and falls to the ground
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 3
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The clock says 0:10 in the 3 round
Bone shattering straight left hand from Chris Weidman!
The Last Stylebender is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Chris Weidman shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Israel Adesanya is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull Weidman into his guard.
The clock says 0:30 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman looks to posture up and open Israel Adesanya's guard...
Israel Adesanya has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
As the fight continues it seems that Chris Weidman is taking the best of the fight.
Weidman works on the ground with his fingers over The Last Stylebender's face
He seems to have encountered the eye! What a classless move!
Steve Mazzagatti didn't see that!
The clock says 0:45 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
You have to give credit to the match-maker for putting on such an even fight.
Weidman use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
Israel Adesanya holds Chris Weidman and prevents him from moving to a better position!
Chris Weidman is in closed guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman struggles on the ground and tries to break Israel Adesanya's guard...
Chris Weidman is in The Last Stylebender open guard now
The clock says 1:05 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in open guard over The Last Stylebender
Chris Weidman tries to pass to half guard...
Israel Adesanya can't prevent his opponent from passing. Weidman looks to work from half guard.
The clock says 1:15 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender cornermen are yelling for his man to escape from the ground as Weidman can finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding if you give him the chance.
Weidman sits over his knees and pushes away The Last Stylebender's leg!
The Last Stylebender closes his legs around Chris Weidman's leg. Weidman is not able to move away now!
The clock says 1:20 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman holds Israel Adesanya and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
The Last Stylebender was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The clock says 1:25 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Nice moves from Chris Weidman who positions himself for using his knees on The Last Stylebender!
One, two! Look at Israel Adesanya's grimace of pain!
The clock says 1:30 in the 3 round
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Weidman holds Israel Adesanya and tries to launch a knee to his ribs!
The Last Stylebender was unable to defend that strike... Nasty knee to the ribs!
The Last Stylebender ribs are getting hammered, they look bad!
That punishment by Chris Weidman has left The Last Stylebender staggered! Chris Weidman should try push forward now and finish this!
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in half guard over The Last Stylebender
The Last Stylebender measures the resilience of Weidman's ribs with a couple of big punches from guard.
Weidman blocks the hits as he works on the ground.
Israel Adesanya gets sloppy and Chris Weidman tries to take advantage...
Chris Weidman tries to pass Israel Adesanya's guard...
Chris Weidman manages to get his leg free and moves to side mount.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Israel Adesanya doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of Weidman's moves.
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
The Last Stylebender tries to show some ground skills
Weidman uses his strength to keep Weidman at a disadvantage
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Weidman launches a vicious knee to Israel Adesanya's head!
Bang! You can hear Israel Adesanya's coner yelling to their fighter to escape now!
Israel Adesanya seems hurt! He stumbles backwards and he's an easy target for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman is in side mount over Israel Adesanya
Chris Weidman positions himself and tries to finish this!
Chris Weidman storms Israel Adesanya's head with a few unblocked hammer fists! Steve Mazzagatti is asking Israel Adesanya to defend himself!
This is over! That impact from Chris Weidman has left The Last Stylebender laying flat on the mat!
The Last Stylebender's Left cheek is bruised after the punishement he's received!
Winner is Chris Weidman by KO (GnP) at 2:43 Round 3
Statistics: Israel Adesanya
Punches 9/18 (50%)
Kicks 4/4 (100%)
Clinch strikes 5/7 (71%)
Takedowns 0/0 (0%)
GnP strikes 8/19 (42%)
Submissions 0/0 (0%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 457 s
Statistics: Chris Weidman
Punches 1/6 (17%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 4/4 (100%)
Takedowns 6/7 (86%)
GnP strikes 22/30 (73%)
Submissions 2/2 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 457 s
DEAD even fight until the last few mins of the fight.
And now, we have a village brawl, arrows in peoples skulls, and more boobies. 8 boobies in 3 minutes of movie. I fear this flick will slow down soon and start telling a story, so I am concerned.