PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lee Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrin Dalton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lee Adams has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lee Adams seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Adams
vs
Dalton

189 cm
18
151 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

165 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darrin Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams closes the distance and clinches.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Dalton moves into range and clinches up with Adams.

Dalton successfully pulls guard.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalton wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Adams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Adams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Dalton is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.
Adams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dalton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton wants to stand up but Adams is controlling him.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adams cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Adams cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dalton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Adams.
Adams stands up over Dalton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dalton looks winded!
Dalton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Adams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Dalton has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Dalton is controlling him.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dalton wants to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Dalton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Adams rushes Dalton and presses him up against the cage.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dalton is looking to land body kicks.

Adams forces Dalton back against the cage and clinches.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Dalton has the dominant position.
Adams misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams tries to break free but Dalton pushes him back against the cage.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dalton has him pressed against the cage.
Dalton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dalton landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Dalton works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams pushes Dalton off and scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dalton throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Dalton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Adams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Dalton closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Adams did well to prevent Dalton getting side control.

Adams has one foot on Dalton's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.

Dalton drives through and clinches with Adams against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalton keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dalton is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Dalton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Adams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dalton is in Adams's guard.
Dalton with a flurry of punches that miss.

Dalton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Adams dives on top into guard.
Adams is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams stands up over Dalton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dalton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dalton is breathing heavily.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Dalton's brow.
Adams is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adams throwing strikes but missing.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams distracts Dalton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dalton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Adams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams works over Dalton with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams distracts Dalton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams distracts Dalton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dalton's head.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dalton's head.
Adams is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams is working Dalton over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams works over Dalton with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams distracts Dalton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dalton has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams distracts Dalton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Adams cracks Dalton with a solid left hand.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams is in close to Dalton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Adams works over Dalton with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams works over Dalton with some ground and pound from guard.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Adams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.

Dalton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dalton using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams is trying to break free.
Dalton with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Dalton has double underhooks.
Dalton wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dalton prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Dalton misses with an elbow over the top.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Dalton is controlling him.
Dalton scores with a knee to the head.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Dalton has the dominant position.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dalton has him pressed against the cage.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalton can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalton connects with a knee to the head.
Dalton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Adams manages to break the clinch.
Adams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Dalton closes the distance and clinches.
Dalton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Dalton.
Dalton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dalton has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Dalton keeps him there for the moment.
Darrin Dalton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dalton obliges.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Dalton has the dominant position.

Dalton is trying to trip Adams. He has hold of a leg but Adams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Dalton persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Adams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Adams scoring with strikes but Dalton is staying in there.
Adams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

Adams quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Adams but it's paid off an Dalton is forced to tap! Nice work by Adams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lee Adams!