PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raffik Rassman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). William Adama could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raffik Rassman's chin.

Adama
vs
Rassman

215 cm
22
305 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

206 cm
22
290 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

Elite Clothing
Team S.W.A.T.

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, William Adama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raffik Rassman!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassman changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Adama tries to avoid it but Rassman manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Adama to the ground. Adama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Adama shoots in and bounces Rassman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adama stopping the sweep attempt from Rassman.

Adama avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rassman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rassman's guard.
Adama seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

Adama is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rassman is just riding it out for now. Adama eventually gives up the hold.
Adama missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adama is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rassman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adama.
Rassman keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Adama decides to return to a standing position.

Adama feints and as Rassman raises his hands in defense, Adama changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rassman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Adama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Adama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Rassman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adama working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Adama wants to pass the guard but Rassman is keeping the position.
Adama wants to stand but Rassman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adama is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adama trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Rassman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rassman tries to strike from the bottom.

Adama thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rassman striking from his own guard.
Adama has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rassman is proving hard to escape from.
Rassman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adama's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rassman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rassman stands up over Adama, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rassman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rassman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassman working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rassman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Rassman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rassman is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rassman is working Adama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rassman passes Adama's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rassman moves into full mount! Adama won't be happy about that!
Adama is trying desperately to improve position.
Adama is working hard here to advance position.
Rassman lands a big elbow.
Rassman working the ground and pound effectively.
Adama working to try and regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Adama wants to stand but Rassman is controlling his posture from full guard.

Rassman escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Rassman is looking for a triangle but Adama pushes his legs off easily.
Rassman is trying to control the position but Adama postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Adama stands up from Rassman's guard - Adama perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adama drops Rassman with a right and a left! Adama comes rushing in but Rassman regains his composure and manages to keep Adama in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

William Adama 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.

Adama lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rassman is looking to close the distance but Adama sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rassman crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rassman is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). William Adama!