PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doomsday Drost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Adebisi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drost comes to the cage accompanied by Kilpi - Sielut Iskee Tulta. Adebisi is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alice in Chains - Here Comes the Rooster. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Drost
vs
Adebisi

205 cm
29
280 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

203 cm
30
278 lbs
21 - 12 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

CEC Nutrition Q160
Namunamu Clothing

Perkele!

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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Doomsday Drost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chris Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drost avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Drost fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Adebisi avoids it really well and circles away.
Adebisi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Adebisi misses with a body shot.
Adebisi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Adebisi throws a jab but it's blocked by Drost.
We've been hearing reports that Drost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Adebisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adebisi misses with a hook to the body
and Drost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Adebisi takes a swing at Drost's ribcage but misses.
Adebisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drost moves away.
Drost shoots for a takedown but Adebisi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab, jab by Adebisi - just one landing.
No luck for Drost with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doomsday Drost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adebisi misses the shot to the body.
Adebisi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adebisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Drost is just out of range.
Chris Adebisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Adebisi.
Drost shoots in for a takedown but Adebisi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adebisi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

Drost moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost is working for takedown but Adebisi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Adebisi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Drost tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adebisi tries to work over Drost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adebisi misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adebisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adebisi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drost is looking to take this one to the mat.
Drost has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Adebisi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Drost has Adebisi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Drost pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adebisi tumbling to the mat - Drost dives into Adebisi's guard.
Adebisi wants to control the position but Drost says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Adebisi is looking to control Drost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adebisi avoid being mounted?
Drost is looking to take a break and control but Adebisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi tries to roll over but Drost keeps him under control.
Drost throwing shots but Adebisi is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adebisi trying to control here.
Drost lands with a punch from half guard.
Adebisi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Drost postures up and lands a big shot to Adebisi's brow.
Drost wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Drost throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drost.
Drost wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Adebisi has control of Drost's left arm, preventing Drost from doing any damage.
Drost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Adebisi is controlling Drost's posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Adebisi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chris Adebisi will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Adebisi tries to clinch up but Drost circles away and keeps his distance.
Adebisi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drost's head.
Drost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Adebisi misses with a straight left.
Drost avoids the body shot from Adebisi.

Adebisi clinches up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adebisi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Drost drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adebisi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Adebisi trying to control the position but instead, Drost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adebisi into the cage.
Drost is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adebisi wants to get back to striking at distance but Drost won't allow it.
Adebisi is looking to control Drost's arms but Drost gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adebisi has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adebisi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Drost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adebisi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drost has Adebisi pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adebisi manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Doomsday Drost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adebisi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adebisi stops a takedown attempt from Drost.
Nice body punch from Adebisi - that landed with a thud.
Drost is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Adebisi is defending well.
Adebisi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Adebisi tries to throw a body punch but Drost avoids it by throwing Adebisi back against the cage.
Adebisi prevents the takedown attempt.
Adebisi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Adebisi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Adebisi tries to work over Drost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Adebisi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost is trying to drag Adebisi to the mat but Adebisi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adebisi trying to control the position but instead, Drost has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adebisi into the cage.
Drost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Adebisi after a bit of a struggle.
Adebisi just leaning against Drost, taking a breather.
Adebisi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Drost letting Adebisi take a breather here.
Drost drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adebisi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Drost has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Adebisi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Drost wants a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Adebisi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

It looks like Doomsday Drost has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adebisi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Drost swings wildly with an uppercut but Adebisi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adebisi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Drost backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drost.
Drost is looking for a takedown.
Adebisi works on Drost's body with a couple of short punches.

Adebisi is fighting off a takedown attempt but Drost is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adebisi to the mat. Adebisi regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drost wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.

Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Drost passes into half guard.
Adebisi tries to roll over but Drost keeps him under control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Drost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drost pulls his head out easily.
Drost trying to control the action but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Adebisi is positioning himself well to prevent Drost advancing to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drost not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adebisi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drost with the ground and pound but Adebisi uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Adebisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doomsday Drost's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Adebisi misses with an uppercut. Drost saw that one coming.
Adebisi throws an overhand right that lands on Drost's shoulder, as Drost tries to avoid the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adebisi.
Drost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adebisi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Drost somewhat.
Adebisi swings for the body but Drost moves out of range.
Drost avoids the body shot from Adebisi.
Drost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Adebisi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Drost rather than just go for the knockout.
A bone on bone clash there as Drost blocks the leg kick.

Drost scores with a takedown into Adebisi's guard.
Adebisi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drost throws a strike but Adebisi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Adebisi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drost is keeping the position for now.
Adebisi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drost lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Adebisi!
Drost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drost scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Drost working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drost cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drost lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Drost landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drost with a couple of short strikes.
Drost can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Adebisi is looking to escape.
Drost lands a big elbow.
Doomsday Drost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drost raining down hammerfists from mount.
Doomsday Drost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Drost lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adebisi hang on?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drost controlling the pace for now.
Drost postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Adebisi looks a forlorn figure.
Drost looking to control but Adebisi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drost with good strikes from the mount here!
Drost breaks from Adebisi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drost is landing with some decent strikes but Adebisi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drost unloading with bombs!
Drost postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Adebisi is out cold - huge knockout for Drost!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Doomsday Drost!
Doomsday Drost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.