PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Doolan (ranked 3966 p4p, 23764 weight class) and Han Adlawan (ranked 419 p4p, 529 weight class). Doolan comes to the cage accompanied by Fight Dirty. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Doolan
vs
Adlawan

170 cm
27
164
3 - 3 - 1

167 cm
20
155
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Doolan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Han Adlawan!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Doolan darts in and clinches Adlawan up against the cage.
Adlawan misses with a body punch.
Adlawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Doolan misses with a punch to the body.
Adlawan tries to work over Doolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adlawan pushes Doolan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adlawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolan's elbow.

Doolan manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Doolan trying to control the position.
Adlawan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Doolan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adlawan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doolan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adlawan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Doolan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adlawan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adlawan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doolan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Doolan is trying to control the position but Adlawan postures up.
Adlawan stopping the sweep attempt from Doolan.
Doolan throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Doolan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Doolan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Doolan catches Adlawan right on the button with a cross.

Adlawan rushes Doolan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adlawan'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.
Adlawan misses with some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan lands a hook that snaps the head of Doolan backwards.
Adlawan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adlawan - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adlawan lands a shot to the body.
Adlawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adlawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adlawan.
Adlawan presses Doolan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Adlawan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adlawan presses Doolan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adlawan is working Doolan over against the cage.
Doolan is breathing heavily.
Adlawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adlawan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Adlawan lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan tries a body shot but Doolan blocks it.
Adlawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolan's elbow.
Adlawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolan controls his hands.
Adlawan tries to work over Doolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adlawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doolan backwards.
Adlawan stops a takedown attempt from Doolan.
Doolan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Adlawan smiles and moves away.
Adlawan tries to close the distance and clinch but Doolan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Adlawan closes the distance and clinches.
Adlawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adlawan is struggling to control the position.
Doolan is trying to push Adlawan away but Adlawan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doolan blocks a body shot from Adlawan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adlawan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adlawan keeps control of Doolan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've been informed that Adlawan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adlawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adlawan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Doolan's elbow.
A short uppercut from Adlawan.
A nice left hand lands by Adlawan.
Adlawan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Adlawan is working Doolan over against the cage.
Adlawan lands with a left to the head.
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!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Doolan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Doolan gets tackled into the cage by Adlawan. Adlawan maintains the clinch.
Adlawan lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Adlawan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Doolan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Doolan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Adlawan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Doolan takes a shot to the head.
Adlawan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adlawan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Adlawan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adlawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adlawan.
Adlawan pressing his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlawan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Adlawan is working Doolan over against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Doolan jumps guard but Adlawan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adlawan misses with a punch to the body.
Doolan is trying to pull guard but Adlawan has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adlawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adlawan lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Adlawan.
Adlawan cracks Doolan with a nice body shot.
Adlawan manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adlawan.
Adlawan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Adlawan scores with a hook to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adlawan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Adlawan is struggling to control the position.
Adlawan lands a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan lands a body shot.
Adlawan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adlawan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Doolan.
Adlawan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Han Adlawan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Adlawan cracks Doolan with a nice body shot.
Doolan prevents a body shot from Adlawan.
A short right from Adlawan on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adlawan.
Adlawan scores with a hook to the body.
Adlawan works on Doolan's body with a couple of short punches.
Adlawan is stalling here.
Doolan jumps guard but Adlawan stands there with Doolan around his waist. Doolan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Doolan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adlawan lands an uppercut.
Adlawan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Doolans head.
Adlawan is leaning against Doolan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan lands a left hand.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adlawan leaning his opponent against the cage.
Doolan is trying to pull guard but Adlawan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adlawan tries to work over Doolan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adlawan slowing the pace effectively.
Adlawan lands with a short shot to the head.
Adlawan scores with a hook to the body.
Adlawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adlawan controlling the action here for a moment.
Adlawan lands with a light punch inside.
Adlawan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adlawan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan lands a hook that snaps the head of Doolan backwards.
Adlawan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adlawan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doolan backwards.
Adlawan lands a shot to the body.
Adlawan can't find room to land a body shot as Doolan controls the action.
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!
Adlawan tries to throw a body punch but Doolan avoids it by throwing Adlawan back against the cage.
Adlawan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doolan blocks a body shot from Adlawan.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adlawan scores with a shot to the side of Doolan's head.
Adlawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolan controls his hands.
Adlawan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Doolan backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adlawan.
Adlawan pushes Doolan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adlawan lands with a left to the head.
Adlawan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Han Adlawan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Adlawan tries to clinch but Doolan moves out of range.
Doolan throws a big shot that misses.
Adlawan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Doolan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Doolan tries to bum rush Adlawan with a series of wild strikes but Adlawan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adlawan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adlawan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adlawan moves in looking to clinch but Doolan pushes him off.
Doolan throws a nice looking combination but Adlawan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adlawan fails in his attempt to clinch.

Doolan tries to keep at a distance but Adlawan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doolan is trying to break the clinch but Adlawan is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adlawan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adlawan has Doolan pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adlawan.
Doolan being controlled against the cage.
Doolan jumps guard but Adlawan stands there with Doolan around his waist. Doolan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Adlawan avoiding damage.
Adlawan scores with a shot to the side of Doolan's head.
Adlawan lands with a light punch inside.
Adlawan slowing the pace effectively.
Adlawan pushes Doolan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Adlawan misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Doolan takes a shot to the head.
Adlawan lands a body shot.
Adlawan lands with a left to the head.
Adlawan has Doolan pushed against the cage.
Adlawan stalling the fight.
Adlawan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Adlawan lands a body shot.
Mickey Doolan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adlawan struggles to land a body shot inside as Doolan controls his hands.
Doolan is trying to break the clinch but Adlawan is controlling him.
Adlawan taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Adlawan.
A short right from Adlawan on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Adlawan.
Adlawan lands with a short shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan lands with a right to the head.
Adlawan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adlawan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Adlawan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adlawan lands with a left to the head.
Adlawan is struggling to control the position.
A body shot lands from Adlawan.
Han Adlawan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Adlawan lands with a short shot to the head.
Adlawan lands a nice uppercut.
Adlawan lands with a short shot to the head.
Adlawan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Adlawan.
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!
Adlawan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Doolan backwards.

Doolan is rocked!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adlawan scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Doolan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adlawan lands with a left to the head.
Adlawan works on Doolan's body with a couple of short punches.
Adlawan cracks Doolan with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Adlawan.
A right hook to the body lands for Adlawan.
Adlawan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adlawan slows down the pace here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adlawan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adlawan scores with a shot to the side of Doolan's head.
Adlawan lands with a short shot to the head.
Adlawan holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adlawan pressing his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Adlawan.
Doolan working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Han Adlawan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adlawan 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Han Adlawan!
A very excited looking Han Adlawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mickey Doolan spoke after the fight, saying 'Man this game is tough. You lose a fight and it sits there on your record to remind you. I only hope we get to run it back.'.