PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Demented (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Rihanna - So Hard. Tim Adams struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 172.0lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Demented
vs
Adams

170 cm
38
166 lbs
32 - 30 - 2

170 cm
34
188 lbs
10 - 20 - 2

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damien Demented!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Adams.
Demented rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Adams lands a nice shot that snaps Demented's head back.
Demented throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Adams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Demented down.
Demented misses with a double jab.
Demented avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Demented. Those never looked like landing.
A combination from Demented does no damage.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demented tries to score with a low kick but Adams moves his leg out of the way.
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 gets a double leg takedown into Demented's guard.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Demented has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Demented avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demented works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams throwing strikes from guard but Demented blocks nicely.
Demented has his hands on Adams's head, controlling the position.
Demented is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Demented has wrist control.
Adams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Demented works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Adams wants to stand but Demented has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Demented has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.

Adams stands up from Demented's guard - Adams perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams swinging wildly here.
Demented swinging wildly here.

Adams takes the fight into the clinch.
Adams tries to circle away but Demented has him pinned against the cage.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adams.

Adams dives in and scores a takedown into Demented's guard.
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 missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams throws a big elbow that misses.
Adams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Demented is proving hard to escape from.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Demented looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Demented looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Demented!
Adams gets back to half guard.
Demented is looking to pass Adams's guard but actually Adams recovers to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams wants to stand and escape but Demented is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adams tries to clinch but Demented is having none of it.
Adams moves in looking to clinch but Demented pushes him off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Adams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Demented fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Demented misses the target.
Adams is looking to clinch but Demented is avoiding it.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Demented sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Adams throws a right and a left that Demented avoids nicely.
Demented throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.

Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams tries to break free but Demented pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Demented scores with a shoulder strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demented is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Demented has the dominant position.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demented throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Demented throws a right hand that Adams ducks under and follows up with a left that Adams also avoids with ease.
Demented on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Adams connects with a single shot there.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Demented circles away.
Demented misses with a double jab
and Adams counters with a one-two to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demented lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Damien Demented seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Demented scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demented misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Damien Demented has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.

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

Adams decides to return to a standing position.

Adams clinches up with Demented and pushes him back against the cage.
Adams wants a takedown.
Demented has Adams pressed against the cage.
Adams can't break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demented is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Demented wants to get back to striking at distance but Adams won't allow it.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams prevents a body shot from Demented.
Demented throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Demented gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Adams.
Demented is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Demented misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Demented has him pressed against the cage.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Demented won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Adams moves into range and clinches up with Demented.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Damien Demented has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Adams.
Adams scores with a shoulder strike.

Demented breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tim Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demented fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Adams.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Demented.
Demented throws a right and a left that Adams avoids nicely.
Demented scoring well with a low kick there.
Demented lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Demented slips a jab and a cross from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demented throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Adams moves out of range as Demented throws a body kick.
Adams misses with the combination.
Demented misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demented misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demented avoids it really well and circles away.
Adams scores with a nice strike.

Adams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Demented to the ground. Adams is now in Demented's guard.
Adams cracks Demented with a solid left hand.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Demented preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams works over Demented with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Demented is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demented manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Demented's guard.
Adams wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.
Adams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stands up over Demented, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Demented looking for a sweep. Not yet Demented, not yet.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adams wants to control from the top but Demented keeps moving.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams postures up in Demented's guard and throws a big left but Demented blocks it.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Demented preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adams controlling from the top position.
Demented avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demented is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Adams stands up from guard. Let's bang!

And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Adams!
After the big win, Tim Adams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Das Labor and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.