PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toms Gailitis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Toms Gailitis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bryan Adams's chin.

Gailitis
vs
Adams

196 cm
21
220 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

173 cm
27
142 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toms Gailitis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Bryan Adams!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gailitis rushes Adams and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Gailitis.
Gailitis seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Gailitis is struggling to control the position.
Gailitis gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toms Gailitis.
Gailitis throws a leg kick
and Adams counters with a left and a right that stings Gailitis.
Gailitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
No joy there for Adams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gailitis counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
A clash of legs there as Gailitis blocks the low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gailitis. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gailitis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Adams counters with a series of strikes. Gailitis will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gailitis counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Adams misses with a combination
and Gailitis counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gailitis takes a swing at Adams's ribcage but misses.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gailitis shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toms Gailitis dominated that round.
That's time! Gailitis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Gailitis has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Gailitis.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stalling in the clinch from Gailitis.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toms Gailitis.
Adams avoids the body shot from Gailitis.

Gailitis forces Adams back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adams.
Adams is trying to stall.
Gailitis is struggling to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toms Gailitis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gailitis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Adams thinking.
Gailitis looks to score with a jab to the body but Adams is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Gailitis has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Gailitis is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Toms Gailitis.
Gailitis throws a body punch but Adams moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams looks to land a combination but Gailitis avoids it well.
Bryan Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gailitis throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams counters with an outside leg kick.
Gailitis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gailitis throws a sloppy body shot
and Adams counters with a thumping low kick.
Gailitis connects with a solid leg kick.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gailitis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.

Gailitis clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gailitis - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams'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.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toms Gailitis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gailitis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toms Gailitis!