PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Darko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Kronik. Darko is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Let the Bodies hit the floor. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Adams
vs
Darko

196 cm
33
265 lbs
17 - 14 - 0

195 cm
30
285 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

Springfield HW Nutrition

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 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donnie Darko!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams scores with a takedown into Darko's guard.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Darko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darko tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Darko is keeping the position.
Darko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams content to stall in guard here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Darko lands with an overhand left.

It looks like Brian Adams has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams doesn't manage to clinch there - Darko circles away.
Darko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donnie Darko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Adams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Adams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Darko to the mat! Darko manages to get full guard.
Adams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Darko keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Darko being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Brian Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Adams moves into the clinch.
Darko wants a takedown.
Darko landing knees to the head.
Darko is trying to force a seperation but Adams has the dominant position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams prevents Darko from breaking the clinch.
Darko is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Adams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brian Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darko looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.

Adams breaks from the clinch.

Adams looking to score a takedown here. Darko is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Darko's guard.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams pushes down on Darko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Adams not doing much here.

Adams is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
Darko wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is trying to control. Darko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.

Brian Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Darko throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.

Darko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adams pushing down on Darko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is really struggling to control Darko but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

We're going to have a standup here because Brian Adams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Adams feints and then cracks Darko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darko down.
Adams fails with the takedown.
Darko fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Adams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Darko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Adams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Adams wants to get up but he can't break Darko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Darko keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Adams.
Darko blocks the body kick.
Darko doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Adams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Darko's guard now.
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!
Darko is looking to sweep but instead, Adams has passed into half guard.

Darko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is taking a breather. Darko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Adams decides to stand and escape the position.

Darko tries to sprawl but Adams drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Adams wants to work for an arm triangle but Darko is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Darko is trying to stand.

Darko pushes Adams off and gets back to his feet.

Adams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Darko looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darko is trying to get back to his feet.
Darko is breathing heavily.
Adams creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darko wants to control but Adams postures up.
Darko is looking to reverse the position.
A lull in the action here as Adams stalls from top position.
Adams moves into full mount!
Darko taking shots to the head.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Darko is looking to get to half guard.
Adams trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darko is in all sorts of trouble here.
Adams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Brian Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Adams stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Darko misses with a double jab

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darko tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darko can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams wants to control but Darko is keeping him busy.

Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Darko defends the submission attempt.
Darko trying to control here.
Adams moves nicely into side control.

Adams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brian Adams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nice body punch from Adams.

Adams has closed the distance and engaged Darko in a clinch.
Darko tries for a takedown but Adams manages to get underhooks.
Darko can't get the takedown.

Darko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Darko tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.

Adams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams pushing down on Darko's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Darko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.

Adams is working for a submission of some sort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams wants to stand up but Darko has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Darko has hold of Adams's hands but Adams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Darko is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Adams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Darko keeps working.

Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Darko is defending well.
Adams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darko does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brian Adams.
Adams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darko plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Darko sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Darko with that takedown attempt.
Brian Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Darko.
Darko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Darko doesn't manage to clinch there - Adams circles away.
Darko moves to clinch but Adams breaks away
and Adams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Adams throws a leg kick but Darko sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Adams moves into the clinch.
Adams controlling the action here for a moment.
Donnie Darko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darko throws a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darko looking to throw knees to the head but Adams is blocking nicely.
Darko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Darko is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adams missing with knees to the body.
Darko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Adams pulls guard effortlessly.
Darko is looking to work some ground and pound but Adams has wrist control.
Adams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Adams is working an open guard so Darko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Darko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Darko avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a head kick.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darko.

Adams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adams lands in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Adams is pushing down on Darko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Darko is fighting to maintain full guard but Adams has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Adams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Darko to stand up.
Darko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adams swivels and escapes.
Brian Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

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