PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Hull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Adcott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Hull
vs
Adcott

213 cm
19
151 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

167 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Robbie Hull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leon Adcott!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hull decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Adcott wants to control but Hull is keeping busy.
Adcott is trying to stand.
Hull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Adcott looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adcott is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Hull.
Adcott has hold of Hull's hands but Hull slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hull missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hull looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hull lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hull lands a nice short elbow.
Hull throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Adcott wants to control but Hull is keeping busy.
Hull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adcott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull stops Adcott from getting back to his feet.
Hull is thwarting Adcott's attempts to control the position.
Hull landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hull lands strikes from half guard.
Adcott keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adcott trying to control but Hull postures up.
Hull working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Adcott actively working from the bottom here.
Hull throws a strike but Adcott avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adcott is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Adcott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hull chips away with some ground and pound.
Hull preventing the sweep.
Hull working some strikes from top position.
Hull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hull throwing strikes from guard but Adcott blocks nicely.
Adcott has momentary wrist control but Hull slips an elbow through the middle.
Hull with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adcott controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself.
Hull lands a couple of digs.
Hull 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.
Hull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adcott's head.
Hull is looking to work some ground and pound but Adcott has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull throwing strikes from guard but Adcott blocks nicely.

Adcott has his foot on Hull's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hull works his way back into a safe position though.
Adcott looks winded!
Hull cracks Adcott with a solid left hand.
Hull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Adcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adcott thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adcott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hull. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses.
Hull postures up in Adcott's guard and throws a big left but Adcott blocks it.
Hull works over Adcott with some ground and pound from guard.
Adcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adcott is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hull lands a couple of digs.
Hull stands up over Adcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adcott wants to sweep here but Hull controlling him for the moment.
Hull is in close to Adcott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hull with a nice head shot there.
Hull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adcott's head.
Hull postures up and lands a big shot to Adcott's brow.
Hull won't allow Adcott to sweep him here.
Hull connects with a couple of short punches.
Hull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hull accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Hull decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Adcott, up you get!
Hull scores with a jab to the head.
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!

Hull has closed the distance and engaged Adcott in a clinch.
Adcott has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hull is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adcott tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hull just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adcott tries to clinch
and Hull counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Adcott rushes Hull and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Hull has Adcott pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hull pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adcott tumbling to the mat - Hull dives into Adcott's guard.
Robbie Hull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hull loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hull postures up in Adcott's guard and throws a big left but Adcott blocks it.
Hull preventing the sweep.
Hull distracts Adcott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hull won't allow Adcott to get back to his feet.
Hull scoring with some ground and pound.
Hull throwing strikes but missing.
Hull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hull with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adcott wants to stand up but Hull is controlling him.
Hull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hull scoring with some ground and pound.
Hull postures up.
Hull postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hull won't allow Adcott to sweep him here.
Adcott is breathing heavily.
Adcott controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself.
Hull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adcott's head.
Hull postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses.

Adcott is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hull connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adcott utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adcott's head.
Hull stopping the sweep attempt from Adcott.
Hull is in close to Adcott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adcott's head.
Hull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adcott can do to turn this around?
Hull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hull lands a couple of digs.
Hull scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hull working some strikes from top position.
Adcott is trying to keep Hull in close.
Hull throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull scoring with some ground and pound.
Hull connects with a couple of short punches.
Hull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hull cracks Adcott with a solid left hand.
Hull chips away with some ground and pound.
Hull makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adcott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Adcott working a defensive guard here.
Hull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adcott controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself.

Hull gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Hull takes the fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull is trying to pull guard but Adcott turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hull has Adcott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adcott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Hull drags the fight down to the ground.
Hull keeping moving, preventing Adcott from controlling successfully.
Adcott controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Adcott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Hull has taken the fight to the clinch.

Hull has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adcott uses from the top position.
Adcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adcott sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hull's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hull regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hull looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adcott is one step ahead there.
Hull is working hard here to advance position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adcott trying to control the position from guard on top but Hull is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adcott looking to sit in guard and control but Hull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Adcott looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adcott keeps trying to improve his position.
Hull stands up over Adcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Adcott had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hull defends it easily.
Adcott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hull distracts Adcott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hull with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hull scoring with some ground and pound.
Adcott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Adcott has momentary wrist control but Hull slips an elbow through the middle.
Hull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hull stands up over Adcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adcott is looking to stand up but Hull isn't so interested in that idea.
Adcott controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hull lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hull won't allow Adcott to sweep him here.
Hull lands a couple of digs.
Hull works over Adcott with some ground and pound from guard.
Hull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hull working some strikes from top position.
Hull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hull postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hull stands up over Adcott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hull works over Adcott with some ground and pound from guard.
Adcott trying to control the position.
Hull distracts Adcott with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hull keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adcott's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hull working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Adcott's head.
Hull landing with the ground and pound.
Hull chips away with some ground and pound.
Adcott controls Hull momentarily but Hull frees himself.
Hull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hull content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hull postures up and lands a big shot to Adcott's brow.
Hull landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hull is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hull working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Leon Adcott has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Robbie Hull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hull's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Robbie Hull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hull has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Hull!