PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Iron City (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron City could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Douglas Adams's chin.

City
vs
Adams

198 cm
25
193 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

190 cm
21
188 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iron City!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Douglas Adams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
City fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
City blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Adams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed City momentarily.
City avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
City scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Adams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
City throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
City cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
City fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams throws a body kick that misses.
City swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Adams. City shrugs it off though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Adams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from City.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Iron City has been cut.
City is looking to wear down Adams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
City misses with a two punch combination.
City swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
City takes a kick to the side of the head.
Adams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Adams looks to land a left hand but City moved out of range nicely.
Douglas Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Adams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
City really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
City connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Adams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

City fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adams sprawls well initially but City persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
City is breathing heavily.
Adams is looking for a sweep. City is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

City is looking for a kimura but Adams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for City to get the leverage.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. City is working away from the top position though.
Adams is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but City is staying active.
City trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Adams works his way to full guard. Good work.
City looking to pass the guard.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Adams lands a head kick!
Adams scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Adams.
City throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
City loads up on a big right hand but Adams slips the punch.
City misses with a body shot.
City looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
Adams lands a high kick!
Iron City seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Adams.
Adams misses with a head kick.
City lands a right hook to the body.
City misses with a wild body shot.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Adams misses the target.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
City avoids the head kick by Adams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and City moves out of range easily.
Adams scoring well with a low kick there.
City shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left and a right from City both land. Nice combination.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Adams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
City lands a jab to Adams's midsection.
City on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Adams. Adams obviously looking to wear him down.
City punishes Adams's body with a nice straight punch.
Adams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but City was well out of range. Poor timing from Adams.
City throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from City misses.
Adams misses with a low kick.
Adams misses with a body kick.
City lands with a good body shot.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
City looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
City avoids the head kick by Adams.
City ducks under a wild hook from Adams.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
City thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams blocks a jab.
City ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adams throws a head kick that half lands.
City throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Adams, right into the meat.
Some wild striking there from City.
Some wild striking there from City.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
City thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams thumps City with a low kick.
City closes the distance and clinches up with Adams, looking for a takedown. City pushes Adams against the cage but Adams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iron City's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces City off the cage and back into rage.
City displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Adams throws out the jab.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and City moves out of range easily.
Adams thows a body kick. City tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of City's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams with a jab.
Crunch! Adams slams his shin into City's torso.
Adams digs a good hook to City's body.
City blocks a head kick by Adams.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
City takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Adams.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and City moves out of range easily.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams digs a good hook to City's body.
City takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick from Adams lands but City takes it in his stride.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
City tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from City.
City just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams throws a head kick but City moves out of range.
Adams lands with a nice body kick.
Adams cracks the inside of City's front leg.
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Adams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of City's head.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Douglas Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adams.
Adams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to City's calf.
City is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams misses with a head kick.
City looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from City.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
City avoids the body shot from Adams.
Adams dodges the punch combination from City.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but City ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from City misses its intended target.
Adams lands with an uppercut that bounces City off the cage and back into rage.
Adams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by City.
City lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
City throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Adams.
City cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
Adams throws a sloppy head kick and City moves out of range easily.
City misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
City throws a leg kick but Adams checks it.
City connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
City misses with a looping left.
City cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a nice looking kick to the body. City takes a step back to recover.
City shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Adams sprawls well. Adams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. City gets slowly back to his feet.
Adams lands with a kick to the temple. City shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A big right from City misses.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Adams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on City. That did some damage!
City looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adams is fending him off so far but City persists. Nope, Adams circles away and we're back to standing.
Adams thows a body shot but no joy.
City throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Adams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Adams throws a leg kick which misses City's front leg but catches the back leg as City tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
City takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
City takes a head kick and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
City avoids the head kick by Adams.
Adams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
City misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow City down.
Adams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
City throws an overhand right that lands on Adams's shoulder, as Adams tries to avoid the shot.

City gets a takedown into half guard.
Adams is controlling City's trapped leg to prevent City from advancing to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

City is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Adams wants to improve his position but City is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Douglas Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Iron City'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. This is the final round!

Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from City.
City staying out of range there.
City looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
City misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adams.
City waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Adams.
City slips a jab from Adams.
City checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A head kick misses from Adams.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Adams tries a head kick but it misses.
City lands a glancing blow to the side of Adams's head.
Adams takes a jab right on the kisser.
City scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
City avoids the head kick by Adams.

City decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

City is working for a kimura but Adams is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams trying to hold on to City's head to control him but City postures up.

City wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. City is working away from the top position though.
City throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
City trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
Adams trying to hold on to City's head to control him but City postures up.
City not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Iron City has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with City. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams is looking to control City's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams moves forwards but City connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from City.
A head kick misses from Adams.
Adams slips a straight right by City.
Adams throws a head kick but City moves out of range.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
City thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Adams throws a head kick that half lands.
City misses with a wild body shot.
City blocks a head kick by Adams.
No luck for City with that takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adams moves away from the strike by City.
City fails with the takedown
and Adams counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iron City. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters circling a little - Adams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
City will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams throws a good cross that connects.
Adams throws a head kick but City moves out of range.
City with a lazy takedown attempt
and Adams counters with a good, hard body kick but City shrugs it off.
City throws a right and a left that both miss.
City takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
City avoids the body shot from Adams.
City throws out a powerful jab.
Adams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but City is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
City misses with a body shot.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from City.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Adams defending well as City loads up on a big left hand.
Douglas Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
City misses the shot to the body.
City is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
City misses with a looping right.
City keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adams looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Adams ducks under a wild hook from City.
Adams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
City throws out a loose jab but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams throws a push kick but City slaps the foot to one side.
Adams cracks the inside of City's front leg.
Adams throws a head kick that misses.
City throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
City throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Douglas Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Adams 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Douglas Adams!