PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Blue Soul. Iakopa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Adams
vs
Iakopa

170 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iakopa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams cracks Iakopa with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

It looks like Kami Iakopa has been cut.
A punch combination from Adams misses.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Iakopa lands.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
Iakopa cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Iakopa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
A big right from Adams misses.
John Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Iakopa counters with a nice uppercut.

Adams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Iakopa did well to prevent Adams getting side control.
Iakopa is pressing down on Adams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Iakopa trying to control the position.
Iakopa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Adams 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.
Adams is breathing heavily.

Iakopa has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Adams off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Adams.

Iakopa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Adams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Adams manages to end up in side control.
Iakopa is looking to reverse the position.

Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iakopa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iakopa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Adams off and has taken his back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa has good solid back control here.
Adams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Iakopa takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iakopa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
BOOM! Iakopa connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Iakopa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iakopa lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa controlling from the full mount.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iakopa working the ground and pound effectively.
Iakopa lands a heavy elbow.
Adams tries to reverse the position but Iakopa maintains control.
Adams tries to hold on but Iakopa postures up.
Iakopa content just to control the position here.
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iakopa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Iakopa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Adams tries to hold on but Iakopa postures up.
Adams is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iakopa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adams is looking to escape.
Adams tries to reverse the position but Iakopa maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kami Iakopa will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Adams throws a series of punches but Iakopa moves out of range.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Iakopa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iakopa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Iakopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Iakopa misses with a body shot.
Iakopa throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.
Adams sizes up Iakopa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iakopa is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Iakopa lands a two punch combo.
Iakopa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iakopa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Some wild striking there from Iakopa.

Iakopa clinches up against the cage.
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!

Iakopa jumps into guard, dragging Adams to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams won't allow Iakopa to sweep him here.
Iakopa is breathing heavily.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Iakopa looking for a sweep. Not yet Iakopa, not yet.

Adams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Iakopa tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Adams lands a jab to the nose.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Adams.
Iakopa misses the shot to the body.

Adams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Adams throwing shots but Iakopa is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to take a breather but Iakopa is having none of it.
Iakopa wants to improve his position but Adams is controlling well.
Adams wants to control but Iakopa is keeping him busy.

Adams stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Kami Iakopa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Adams scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A left and a right from Adams both land. Nice combination.
Adams fails to land with a series of punches.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Iakopa lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa lands a head shot.
Iakopa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Iakopa duly obliges.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iakopa tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Iakopa just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a nice uppercut.
Iakopa throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Iakopa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iakopa lands with a hook. Adams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a series of punches but Iakopa moves out of range.
Iakopa scores with a nice head shot.
Iakopa cracks Adams with a good jab.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Iakopa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Iakopa looks to land a combination. Adams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Iakopa cracks Adams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Iakopa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iakopa moves in looking to clinch but Adams pushes him off.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Iakopa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kami Iakopa will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Iakopa tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Adams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Iakopa won't be happy with that.

Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Iakopa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Iakopa.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams looking for a sweep but Iakopa has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Adams throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Iakopa looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iakopa controlling from mount.
Adams is trying to stand up.
Adams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Iakopa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iakopa controlling his opponent.
Adams is desperately trying to improve his position but Iakopa has a good base and remains in mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Adams really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iakopa tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Adams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iakopa content just to control the position here.

Adams bucks up and throws Iakopa to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Adams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Iakopa scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa jabs at Adams's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Iakopa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Iakopa scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Adams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Iakopa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Iakopa misses the shot to the body.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iakopa but Iakopa pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iakopa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Iakopa is looking to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Iakopa tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
John Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Iakopa defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Adams.
Kami Iakopa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Adams wants to finish this one by submission but Iakopa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Adams.
Iakopa working to try and regain half guard.
Iakopa is trying to stand.

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 John Adams.
I think Iakopa 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29

The fight is ruled a draw!