PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter the Adonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Paul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

the Adonis
vs
Paul

190 cm
22
221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Crippler's Corner

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter the Adonis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, David Paul!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Adonis shoots in but Paul avoids the takedown attempt easily.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the Adonis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paul but Paul pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the Adonis shoots for a takedown but Paul saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter the Adonis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the Adonis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paul as he jumps to the side.
Paul with a jab.
Paul fails to land with a series of punches.
the Adonis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Paul circles away.

the Adonis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
the Adonis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Paul has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes the Adonis off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
A punch combination from Paul misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
the Adonis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Paul is fending him off so far but the Adonis persists. Nope, Paul circles away and we're back to standing.
the Adonis fails with the takedown.
the Adonis is breathing heavily.
Paul lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as the Adonis backs up against the cage.

It looks like Peter the Adonis has been cut.
Paul buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

Paul lands a head kick that stumbles the Adonis and the fighters go to the mat.

the Adonis is rocked!
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!
Paul cracks the Adonis with a solid left hand.
Oh the Adonis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Paul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Paul stands up over the Adonis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
the Adonis seems to have got his legs back now.
Paul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
the Adonis has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
the Adonis has a closed guard, preventing Paul from standing up.

the Adonis is working an open guard so Paul takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
the Adonis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paul tries to avoid it but the Adonis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paul to the ground. Paul escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

the Adonis closes the distance and clinches.
the Adonis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paul pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paul is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paul wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but the Adonis has him pressed against the cage.
the Adonis tries for a takedown but Paul manages to get underhooks.

Paul breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paul throws a series of punches but the Adonis moves out of range.

the Adonis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Paul to the mat! Paul manages to get full guard.
the Adonis is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis connects with a couple of short punches.
the Adonis won't allow Paul to get back to his feet.
the Adonis throwing strikes from guard but Paul blocks nicely.
the Adonis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the Adonis is working hard here to advance position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

the Adonis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. the Adonis showed some decent athleticism there.
Paul is looking for a sweep. the Adonis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
the Adonis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
the Adonis works his foot free and advances to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Paul can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Paul is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

the Adonis is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Paul can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
the Adonis raining down shots from the mount!
Paul tries to reverse the position but the Adonis maintains control.
the Adonis lands a heavy elbow.
the Adonis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Paul is bucking up trying to escape but the Adonis cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

the Adonis gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
David Paul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

the Adonis gets a takedown into half guard.
Paul pushes the Adonis off looking to stand but the Adonis dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Paul dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter the Adonis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Paul.
the Adonis showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paul.
Paul connects with a solid leg kick.
Paul slips under a jab from the Adonis.
A punch combination from Paul misses.
Paul throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Excellent takedown into side control there by the Adonis.
Paul takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Paul is looking to reverse the position.
the Adonis trying to control the position but Paul is working away.
the Adonis working the ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paul is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
the Adonis is working Paul over with some ground and pound from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul manages to get back to half guard.
Paul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paul.
Paul bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in the Adonis's guard.
Paul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Paul decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Paul swinging wilding here.
the Adonis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Paul throws a right hand that the Adonis ducks under and follows up with a left that the Adonis also avoids with ease.
the Adonis fails with a takedown attempt.
Paul moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Paul. That's going to slow the Adonis down.
Paul swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

the Adonis shoots in and bounces Paul off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Paul keeping moving, preventing the Adonis from controlling successfully.
the Adonis prevents Paul from getting back to his feet.
the Adonis wants to control from the top but Paul keeps moving.
the Adonis sitting in guard, not really doing much.
the Adonis tries to free his leg and advance position but Paul is retaining full guard.
the Adonis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paul works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peter the Adonis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst the Adonis is controlling him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good leg kick by Paul there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Paul, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis checks a low kick from Paul.
Paul throws the kick towards the body but the Adonis avoids it.
David Paul is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Paul.
the Adonis misses with a two punch combination.

the Adonis closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
the Adonis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Paul is trying to improve his position.
the Adonis working the ground and pound from side control.
the Adonis trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
Paul is looking for a sweep.
the Adonis looks up at the clock and then as Paul takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, the Adonis smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Paul is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on the Adonis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Paul is looking to improve his position.

the Adonis seems to be working for a kimura but Paul defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul gets back to full guard.
the Adonis pushing down on Paul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paul tries to push off, looking to stand up, but the Adonis manages to move to mount!
Paul is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
the Adonis tries to control but Paul wriggling away.
the Adonis lands a big shot there that rocks Paul but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Paul is working to get back to half guard.
the Adonis tries to control but Paul wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the Adonis 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 crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, the Adonis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but David Paul will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Peter the Adonis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Paul misses with a series of wild punches.
the Adonis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paul lands with a thumping leg kick.
Paul throws a push kick but the Adonis slaps the foot to one side.
the Adonis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Paul as he jumps to the side.
Paul misses with a double jab

and the Adonis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Paul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

the Adonis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paul is looking to stand up but the Adonis isn't so interested in that idea.
the Adonis lands a couple of elbows.
the Adonis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
the Adonis passes Paul's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Paul takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Adonis trying to control the action but Paul is working from the bottom.
the Adonis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
the Adonis is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paul trying to hold on to the Adonis's head to control him but the Adonis postures up.
Paul wants to improve his position but the Adonis is controlling well.
Paul misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul tries to kick the Adonis off but the Adonis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
the Adonis is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Paul!
the Adonis lands a big elbow.
Paul can't escape the position.
Paul wants to hold on but the Adonis pushes him away.
Paul is squirming around, avoiding the Adonis's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Adonis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Paul because the Adonis loaded up on that one.
Paul tries to reverse the position but the Adonis maintains control.

the Adonis goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Paul turns into him and now he's in the Adonis's guard.
Paul distracts the Adonis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
the Adonis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Paul puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
the Adonis tries to get to full guard but Paul has control of the leg.
Paul thows a huge punch but the Adonis dodges it nicely.
the Adonis wants to get back to full guard.
the Adonis is looking to control Paul's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can the Adonis avoid being mounted?
Paul thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
the Adonis wants to get back to full guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Paul fakes the leg kick and cracks the Adonis in the body.
Paul lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Paul!
Paul looks to land a combination. the Adonis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
David Paul seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Paul throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

the Adonis drives through with a takedown into guard.
the Adonis stands and throws Paul's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Paul trying to remain calm as the Adonis controls from the top position.
the Adonis seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Paul for as long as he can get away with.
the Adonis working the body and head with strikes.

the Adonis has an Americana. Paul didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! the Adonis is delighted and gyrates infront of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if the Adonis hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Peter the Adonis!