PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate MacRally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adamek comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Sword - Motorhead . MacRally has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Adamek
vs
MacRally

185 cm
31
215 lbs
18 - 23 - 0

191 cm
35
224 lbs
20 - 21 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tomasz Adamek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nate MacRally!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacRally misses with a low kick.
MacRally lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Tomasz Adamek has been cut.
MacRally throws a left and a right that both miss
and Adamek counters with a right hand to the body.
MacRally swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Adamek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Adamek defending well as MacRally loads up on a big left hand.
MacRally misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from MacRally.
Adamek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacRally throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nate MacRally seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacRally falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adamek counters with a three punch combo that has MacRally backing up. MacRally nods at Adamek to acknowledge the strikes.
Adamek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Adamek tries to sprawl but MacRally drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adamek is staying active underneath MacRally, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adamek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
MacRally missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Adamek manages to get to full guard.
MacRally must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
MacRally trying to control the position from guard on top but Adamek is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Adamek looking for a guillotine here but MacRally defends easily.
MacRally postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adamek is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacRally defends well.

Adamek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacRally doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacRally manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacRally in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Adamek looking for subs off his back but MacRally has passed one foot through into half guard.
Adamek wants to control but MacRally is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek tries to roll over but MacRally keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacRally is thwarting Adamek's attempts to control the position.
MacRally sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Adamek defending well though.
Adamek trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Adamek is desperately trying to improve his position but MacRally has a good base and remains in mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacRally postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Adamek badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of MacRally around the waist but MacRally pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! MacRally is the winner by TKO! MacRally jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nate MacRally!
A very excited looking Nate MacRally made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.