PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Adolphson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Mutou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adolphson
vs
Mutou

185 cm
33
215 lbs
24 - 6 - 0

188 cm
27
213 lbs
10 - 3 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zipp Zapp

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Adolphson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Keiji Mutou!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mutou gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adolphson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mutou's knee momentarily.
Mutou swats away the attempt to clinch by Adolphson.
Adolphson moves in looking to clinch but Mutou pushes him off.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Mutou checks it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mutou has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Adolphson looks to land a right hand but Mutou moved out of range.
Mutou keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adolphson throws a chopping leg kick but Mutou manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Adolphson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mutou moves away.
Good work by Mutou as he checks the leg kick.
Adolphson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutou.

Mutou closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adolphson wants to improve his position but Mutou is controlling well.
Mutou trying to mount his opponent but Adolphson defends it.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mutou throwing shots but Adolphson is blocking nicely.
Mutou trying to mount his opponent but Adolphson defends it.
Adolphson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mutou's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mutou's back!
Adolphson is looking to control Mutou but Mutou is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mutou trying to control the action but Adolphson just sinks the hooks in.
Adolphson trying to control momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson is really struggling to control Mutou but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Adolphson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mutou.
Mutou can't escape the position.
Mutou wants to control his opponent's hands but Adolphson gets his hands free.
Adolphson keeps control of the position easily here as Mutou tries to buck him off.
Mutou is really stuck here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mutou manages to reverse the position and now he's in Adolphson's guard. Nice work there by Mutou.
Adolphson looking for a sweep. Not yet Adolphson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Alexander Adolphson just wasn't active enough.
Adolphson takes a swing at Mutou's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Adolphson. No joy for Mutou on that attempt.
Mutou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adolphson is fending him off so far but Mutou persists. Nope, Adolphson circles away and we're back to standing.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Mutou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Adolphson throws a lazy uppercut

and Mutou counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adolphson!
Adolphson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mutou.
Adolphson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mutou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adolphson's head.
Mutou tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adolphson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mutou is trying to control. Adolphson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adolphson wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou is looking to advance position but Adolphson won't allow it.
Adolphson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Outlaws Clubhouse , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mutou thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adolphson tries to get to full guard but Mutou has control of the leg.
Mutou wants to pass to mount but Adolphson is defending the position.
Mutou thows a huge punch but Adolphson dodges it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adolphson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adolphson keeping full guard, as Mutou tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Keiji Mutou will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Adolphson missing with a left hand there. Mutou was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mutou tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adolphson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mutou somewhat.
Mutou moves out of range of the strikes.
Mutou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Adolphson is fending him off so far but Mutou persists. Nope, Adolphson circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutou takes one on the button.

Adolphson has closed the distance and engaged Mutou in a clinch.
Mutou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adolphson working aggressively here.
Adolphson lands a body shot.
Adolphson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou is trying to force a seperation but Adolphson has the dominant position.
Adolphson looking to throw knees to the head but Mutou is blocking nicely.

Adolphson breaks from the clinch.
Adolphson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alexander Adolphson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adolphson throws a push kick but Mutou slaps the foot to one side.
Adolphson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adolphson throws a leg kick but Mutou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adolphson misses with a double jab.
Mutou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Adolphson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mutou paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mutou fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mutou tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adolphson defends well and Mutou ends up having to push Adolphson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mutou stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Adolphson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mutou blocks it with crossed arms.

Mutou breaks from the clinch.

Mutou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Adolphson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mutou is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mutou trying to control the position from guard on top but Adolphson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mutou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adolphson wants to stand up but Mutou is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mutou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mutou preventing the sweep.
Mutou throws a strike but Adolphson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mutou trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou can't keep his opponent in guard - Adolphson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mutou is looking to control Adolphson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutou avoid being mounted?
Mutou avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Adolphson.
Mutou is looking for a sweep. Adolphson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adolphson wants to free his trapped foot but Mutou is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mutou is looking for a sweep. Adolphson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mutou trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adolphson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mutou is looking to escape.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Adolphson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mutou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Adolphson misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Adolphson. No joy for Mutou on that attempt.
Mutou takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Adolphson misses the target.
Mutou looks for a takedown but Adolphson sprawls well.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Adolphson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mutou.
Adolphson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Adolphson lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson stuffs the takedown attempt from Mutou. Mutou gets slowly back to his feet.
Adolphson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mutou throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Adolphson's waist but Adolphson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mutou off to one side.
Adolphson tries to bum rush Mutou with a series of wild strikes but Mutou uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mutou avoids a punch combination nicely.

Mutou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adolphson did well to prevent Mutou getting side control.
Mutou throwing shots but Adolphson is blocking nicely.
Mutou throwing shots but Adolphson is blocking nicely.
Mutou winds up and cracks Adolphson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mutou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mutou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mutou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adolphson's head.
Mutou throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Keiji Mutou has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adolphson wants to control but Mutou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mutou not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mutou wants to pass to mount but Adolphson is defending the position.
Adolphson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mutou.
Mutou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adolphson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mutou postures up in Adolphson's guard and throws a big left but Adolphson blocks it.
Mutou throwing strikes from guard but Adolphson blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou won't allow Adolphson to get back to his feet.
Mutou throws a big right hand that misses.
Mutou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mutou throws a strike but Adolphson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mutou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adolphson is one step ahead there.
Mutou keeps trying to improve his position.
Mutou pulls Adolphson in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutou wants to sweep here but Adolphson controlling him for the moment.
Adolphson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alexander Adolphson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Mutou shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mutou wants to control from the top but Adolphson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Adolphson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Adolphson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Adolphson stalling in the clinch but Mutou improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keiji Mutou really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

A bone on bone clash there as Mutou blocks the leg kick.
Mutou defending well as Adolphson loads up on a big left hand.
Adolphson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Adolphson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adolphson wants it to stay on the feet.
Adolphson wants to slow Mutou down by chopping away at his legs.
Mutou closes the distance and clinches up with Adolphson, looking for a takedown. Mutou pushes Adolphson against the cage but Adolphson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adolphson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adolphson is looking to chop away at Mutou's legs.
Adolphson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mutou.
Alexander Adolphson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Mutou.
Adolphson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adolphson throws a head kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adolphson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mutou.
Mutou shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adolphson pinned against the cage. Adolphson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adolphson misses with a kick to the body.
Adolphson misses with a kick to the body.
Mutou shoots in looking for a takedown. Adolphson tries to sprawl out of it but Mutou keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Adolphson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mutou checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson misses with a looping right.
Adolphson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mutou misses with a takedown attempt - Adolphson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Mutou closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adolphson did well to prevent Mutou getting side control.
Mutou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adolphson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mutou.
Mutou throwing strikes but missing.
Mutou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mutou content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mutou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mutou trying to control but Adolphson is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adolphson is on top in guard.
Adolphson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mutou is looking to sweep but instead, Adolphson has passed into half guard.
Adolphson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mutou does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mutou wants to get back to full guard.
Adolphson content to control rather than advance.
Mutou punching from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adolphson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mutou is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mutou is pressing down on Adolphson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Adolphson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Adolphson stays in close to Mutou's body and controls the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Alexander Adolphson.
Adolphson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Adolphson tries to score with a low kick but Mutou moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Adolphson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Adolphson misses with a looping left.
Adolphson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mutous jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Adolphson misses with a lunging right hand

and Mutou counters with a nice double leg into side control. Adolphson won't be happy with that.
Adolphson sneaks back into half guard.
Mutou passes to full mount!
Mutou is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adolphson tries to lock up and control but Mutou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutou raining down shots from the mount!
Mutou looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mutou lands a heavy elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutou lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Adolphson hang on?
Mutou breaks from Adolphson's wrist control and lands an elbow.

Adolphson is rocked!
A big strike lands for Mutou! That's really hurt Adolphson and he's turned his back - Mutou keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Mutou jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keiji Mutou!
Keiji Mutou is the new light heavyweight champion!