PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adam West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Deeney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes to the cage accompanied by Bat-man. The crowd seem to be enjoying Deeney's choice of entrance music: When We Ride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

West
vs
Deeney

171 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

173 cm
22
162 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin

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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 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Deeney!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West throws a right hand that Deeney ducks under and follows up with a left that Deeney also avoids with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Deeney. No joy for West on that attempt.
West looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
West fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
West looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Deeney is fending him off so far but West persists. Nope, Deeney circles away and we're back to standing.
West shoots in for a takedown but Deeney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deeney but Deeney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
West tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deeney swivels and escapes.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deeney defends it nicely.
Deeney stuffs the takedown attempt from West. West gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Deeney leaves West with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deeney keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deeney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeney wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Deeney which made him look bad.
Adam West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Deeney.
Deeney misses with a head kick.
West misses with a double jab
and Deeney makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West misses with a takedown attempt
and Deeney counters with a nice low kick that buckles West's knee momentarily.
West is breathing heavily.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Deeney counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
West throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Deeney's waist but Deeney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing West off to one side.
Deeney takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Deeney lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
West misses with a takedown
and Deeney counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Deeney fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West takes a body punch but keeps moving.

Deeney pushes West up against the cage in a clinch.
Deeney scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Adam West has been cut.
Deeney lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Deeney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney cracks West with a nice body shot.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Deeney obliges.
Deeney taking a breather.
Knees in the clinch landing for Deeney.
Deeney lands an elbow inside.
West wants a takedown.
Deeney connects with a knee to the head.
West on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Deeney utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deeney controlling the action here for a moment.
Deeney lands an elbow inside that West shrugs off.
West takes a knee to the side of the body.
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!
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
Deeney with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
The referee calls for Deeney to work.
Deeney lands a good knee to the midsection. West won't want to take too many of those.
Deeney prevents West from breaking the clinch.
Deeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
West is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deeney gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deeney is leaning against West and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deeney misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Deeney is struggling to control the position.
Deeney is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. West is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Deeney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Adam West's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

West tries for a takedown but Deeney circles away easily
and Deeney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
Deeney tries to clinch but West is having none of it.
West misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Deeney tries to land a front kick but West steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
West shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Deeney as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeney jabs at West's body.
West closes the distance and clinches up with Deeney, looking for a takedown. West pushes Deeney against the cage but Deeney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Deeney slaps away a takedown attempt from West, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Deeney is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down West rather than just go for the knockout.
Deeney scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
West dives in and grabs Deeney's left leg, looking for a takedown. Deeney pushes down on West's head and hops out.
West shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Deeney as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deeney fails in his attempt to clinch.
West shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Deeney but Deeney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Deeney connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between West's hands.
West fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Deeney stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Deeney wants it to stay on the feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deeney!
Deeney misses with a double jab.
Deeney swings for the body but West moves out of range.
Deeney thows a body shot but no joy.
Deeney takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West fails with a takedown attempt.
West shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Deeney pinned against the cage. Deeney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Deeney throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice sprawl there from Deeney as West shoots in.

Deeney closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Deeney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deeney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deeney scores a nice knee to the body.
Deeney lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stalling in the clinch from Deeney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

West drags the fight down to the ground.
Deeney trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deeney wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
West is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Deeney gets to his feet. West looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West throws a lazy right hand but Deeney sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
West drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
West swinging wildly here.
West falls off balance throwing a combination
and Deeney counters with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Deeney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deeney lands a right hook to the body.
West swats away the attempt to clinch by Deeney.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deeney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
No luck with that takedown attempt from West.
Deeney lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
West shoots and misses
and Deeney counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps West thinking.
Deeney scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Deeney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adam West's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Deeney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Deeney.
West misses with a takedown attempt - Deeney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Deeney jabs West right on the nose. West blinks but takes it well.
Deeney throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West checks a leg kick.
West misses with a wild body shot.
West moves out of range as Deeney strikes.
Deeney throws a leg kick but West checks it.
West shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Deeney defends it nicely.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deeney.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horrible takedown by West or perhaps it was just good defense by Deeney which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam West. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deeney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from Deeney.

West drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Deeney is trying to control the position from the bottom.
West postures up in Deeney's guard and throws a big left but Deeney blocks it.
West wants to control from the top but Deeney keeps moving.
West working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deeney has his hands on West's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mark Deeney is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
West wants to pass the guard but Deeney is keeping the position.
West throwing strikes but missing.
Deeney really doesn't want to stay on the ground with West. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
West throwing strikes from guard but Deeney blocks nicely.
Deeney trying to control the position.
West trying to control but Deeney is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deeney wants to get back to his feet but West is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deeney can't keep his opponent in guard - West advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Deeney makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Deeney.
West trying to control the position from guard on top but Deeney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deeney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West working some strikes from top position.
Adam West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deeney working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from West.
West is looking to work some ground and pound but Deeney has wrist control.
Deeney wants to stand up but West is controlling him.
West wants to control from the top but Deeney keeps moving.
West missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deeney avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deeney keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Deeney works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West being controlled here momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Deeney 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Deeney!
Our winner, Mark Deeney, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.