PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nicodemus Adamantium (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). West comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Andrew West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Adamantium
vs
West

188 cm
26
178 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

180 cm
28
179 lbs
20 - 19 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

KAISER Nutrition - Q160/$250

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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nicodemus Adamantium!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrew West!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adamantium moves into the clinch.
Adamantium avoiding damage as West throws knees to the body.
Adamantium blocks the elbow strike.
West misses with a hook from the clinch.
West pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Adamantium blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West pushes off an throws an elbow but Adamantium leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adamantium takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
West tries to throw a body punch but Adamantium avoids it by throwing West back against the cage.
Adamantium doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamantium.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Adamantium takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.

Adamantium has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed West clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Adamantium has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, West has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Adamantium punches West on the ear.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West showing good submission defense here.
Adamantium not allowing West to control his hands.
West can't escape the position.
Adamantium tries to keep control of the position but West is staying busy.
Adamantium lands a shot to the head.
West is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Adamantium is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Adamantium has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
West just trying to survive but Adamantium is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Adamantium looking to break West's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. West remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Adamantium will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
West rolls, trying to escape but Adamantium keeps control of the position.

West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adamantium's arms.
West is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adamantium lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can West hold on?!
West trying to get back to his feet but Adamantium is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to control the action but Adamantium just sinks the hooks in.
West tries to escape the position.
West trying to control the action but Adamantium just sinks the hooks in.

West defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adamantium's arms.
West breaks Adamantium's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Adamantium looking to hit a scissor sweep but West is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adamantium is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. West is aware though and is defending well.

Adamantium working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
West passes Adamantium's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
West thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Adamantium is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Adamantium regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from West.
West throws an elbow that misses. Adamantium uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in West's guard. Nice move by Adamantium!

Adamantium postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Adamantium dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on Adamantium's head and hops out.

Adamantium clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
Adamantium leaning his opponent against the cage.
West is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from West.
West can't break the clinch.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Adamantium is blocking nicely.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Adamantium.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Adamantium obliges.
A short uppercut from Adamantium.
Adamantium leaning against his opponent.
Adamantium is struggling to control the position.

West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamantium looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adamantium thuds his right hand into West's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
West moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nicodemus Adamantium seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adamantium has managed to clinch.
Adamantium landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Adamantium tried to land a shot to the body but connects with West's elbow.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike from West.
West tries to circle away but Adamantium has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Adamantium - that landed with a thud.
Stalling in the clinch from Adamantium.
West wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West is looking to control Adamantium's arms but Adamantium gets an underhook and turns him. Now West has his back to the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adamantium using the Thai plumb to throw knees but West has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamantium is struggling to control the position.
West creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
West looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adamantium unloads a knee to the mid-section. West lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West tries to stall but Adamantium uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adamantium tries a knee to the head but West blocks it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adamantium - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, West just misses with a elbow thrown towards Adamantium's brow.
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!
West goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Adamantium with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Andrew West has been cut.
West trying to control the position but instead, Adamantium has worked for underhooks and has pushed West into the cage.
Adamantium pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adamantium stalling against the cage.

Adamantium gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West wants to control but Adamantium is keeping busy and won't allow it.

West makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
West throws a series of punches but Adamantium avoids them all with ease.
Adamantium tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamantium throws a sloppy head kick and West moves out of range easily.
Adamantium is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.

Adamantium closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adamantium landing knees 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!
Adamantium misses with a knee to the head.
West takes a shot to the head.
West misses with a punch to the body.
West misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adamantium has him pressed against the cage.
Nicodemus Adamantium has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adamantium misses with a punch to the body.
West tries to land a knee to the head but Adamantium blocks with his arms.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adamantium dodges an elbow strike from West.
Adamantium blocks an elbow strike.
West wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adamantium has West pressed against the cage.
Adamantium slowing the pace effectively.
Adamantium gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Adamantium is trying to maintain a safe position but West gets an underhook and turns Adamantium into the cage.

Adamantium has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics West uses from the top position.

Adamantium looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
Adamantium pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicodemus Adamantium dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Andrew West's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

West tries to bum rush Adamantium with a series of wild strikes but Adamantium uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adamantium takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West misses with a two punch combination.
West lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adamantium circles away quickly and effectively.

Adamantium closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adamantium lands in his opponent's guard.
Adamantium slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
West is looking to reverse the position.
Adamantium passes to full mount! That's big trouble for West!

Adamantium looking to secure an arm triangle but West defends it well.
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Adamantium is trying to work for a kimura but West is defending well.
West trying to hold on to Adamantium's head to control him but Adamantium postures up.
West flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adamantium slips a nice elbow through West's hands, connecting with West's forehead.
West tries to get to full guard but Adamantium has control of the leg.
West trying to control from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West taking some punishment here, with Adamantium in his half guard.
West trying to control here.

Adamantium wants to work for an arm triangle but West is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
West trying to get back to full guard but Adamantium takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Adamantium in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adamantium looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to control but Adamantium is having none of it.
Adamantium postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. West looks a forlorn figure.
West working to try and regain half guard.
Nicodemus Adamantium is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adamantium controlling from mount.
West tries to hold on but Adamantium pushes him away.
Adamantium is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that West can do to turn this around?
West really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Adamantium tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to hold on but Adamantium pushes him away.
West has given up his back here. Will Adamantium look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Nicodemus Adamantium overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
West wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
West is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Andrew West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Nicodemus Adamantium showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adamantium, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicodemus Adamantium!
Our winner, Nicodemus Adamantium, 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.