PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raphael Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaan Jalgratas (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.

Adamson
vs
Jalgratas

189 cm
26
180 lbs
10 - 8 - 1

190 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Spartan Nutrition
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Raphael Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaan Jalgratas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adamson misses with a wild body shot.
Adamson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jalgratas wants to counter the offense by Adamson and move into the clinch position.
Adamson throws a wild body kick that Jalgratas sees coming a mile off.
Adamson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jalgratas tries to avoid it but Adamson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jalgratas to the ground. Jalgratas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jalgratas throws a good cross that connects.

It looks like Raphael Adamson has been cut.
Adamson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but Adamson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jalgratas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jalgratas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jalgratas takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jalgratas digs a good hook to Adamson's body.
Jalgratas scores with a jab. Adamson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Adamson has Jalgratas up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adamson misses with a body punch.
Jalgratas tries to work over Adamson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalgratas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Jalgratas.
Adamson letting Jalgratas take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jalgratas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamson feints and then cracks Jalgratas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalgratas down.
Adamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Jalgratas moves into the clinch.
Adamson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalgratas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamsons head.
Jalgratas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Adamson lands with a right to the head.
Adamson tries to work over Jalgratas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Adamson blocks with his arms.
Adamson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jalgratas working hard to break the clinch.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamson misses with the head strike.
Jalgratas holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Adamson managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jalgratas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Adamson on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Adamson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adamson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jalgratas throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Adamson as the two fighters clinch.
Adamson lands with a right to the head.
Jalgratas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Jalgratas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jalgratas obliges.
Jalgratas misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Adamson fails to land.
Jalgratas looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamson misses with some punches.
Jalgratas has a couple of punches blocked by Adamson.
Adamson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalgratas looking to slow down the pace here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Adamson throws a head punch that misses.
Adamson misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Adamson.
Jalgratas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Adamson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamson is defending well for now.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adamson tries a body shot but Jalgratas blocks it.
Adamson misses with a punch to the body.
Jalgratas blocks a body shot from Adamson.
Jalgratas wants to stall.
Adamson struggles to land a body shot inside as Jalgratas controls his hands.
Adamson can't find room to land a body shot as Jalgratas controls the action.
Jalgratas is looking to control Adamson's arms but Adamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jalgratas has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Adamson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Adamson as the two fighters clinch.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adamson is defending well for now.
Jalgratas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adamson working aggressively here.
Jalgratas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adamson backwards.
Jalgratas misses with a knee to the head.
Jalgratas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adamson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jalgratas backwards.
Adamson digs a right hand into Jalgratas's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jalgratas's gas tank.
Jalgratas looks winded!
Adamson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adamson avoiding damage as Jalgratas throws knees to the body.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Adamson blocks it.
Adamson pushes Jalgratas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Adamson lands with a light punch inside.
Jalgratas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adamson avoids it.
Adamson throws a punch but it's blocked by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas looking to throw knees to the head but Adamson is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Raphael Adamson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Raphael Adamson's cut.
That's time! Adamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Adamson drops Jalgratas with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Jalgratas! Adamson dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raphael Adamson!
Our winner, Raphael Adamson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.