PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ladislav Vobrt (ranked 5983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Adam (ranked 6032 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Vobrt
vs
Adam

175 cm
23
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

169 cm
25
136 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ladislav Vobrt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Black Adam!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vobrt scores with a takedown into Adam's guard.
Adam is looking to stand back up but Vobrt counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Adam.

Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Vobrt lands strikes from half guard.
Vobrt slips a nice elbow through Adam's hands, connecting with Adam's forehead.
Vobrt 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.
Vobrt slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Adam can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Vobrt lands a nice short elbow.
Vobrt is taking a breather. Adam says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Vobrt lands strikes from half guard.
Vobrt 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Vobrt has control of the leg.
Vobrt lands strikes from half guard.
Vobrt controlling the pace.
Adam really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vobrt. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vobrt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Vobrt looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vobrt content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adam is staying active underneath Vobrt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adam is looking for a sweep. Vobrt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vobrt.
A nice side step and Adam releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vobrt throws a sloppy head kick
and Adam counters with a left and a right that stings Vobrt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vobrt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adam as he jumps to the side.
Vobrt shoots in but Adam avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Vobrt shoots in for a takedown but Adam shows good takedown defense.
Vobrt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adam but Adam pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Vobrt moves into the clinch.
Vobrt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Adam pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ladislav Vobrt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adam lunges at Vobrt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vobrt's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vobrt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adam sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vobrt somewhat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vobrt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adam but Adam pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little jabbing left from Adam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vobrt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Adam scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vobrt in his tracks.

Vobrt is rocked!
Adam dips to his left and cracks Vobrt with an uppercut!
Oh Vobrt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vobrt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adam sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Adam! But no joy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Vobrt throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Adam was covering up waiting for the punch and Vobrt finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vobrt throws a big right hand that misses.
Vobrt seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vobrt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Adam has his foot on Vobrt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vobrt works his way back into a safe position though.
Adam keeping moving, preventing Vobrt from controlling successfully.
Vobrt stopping the sweep attempt from Adam.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vobrt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adam swivels and escapes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vobrt is looking to clinch but Adam is avoiding it.
Adam throws out a counter right but Vobrt avoids it with no problem.
Adam tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vobrt was well out of range. Poor timing from Adam.
Vobrt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adam pinned against the cage. Adam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Adam throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vobrt on the side of the head.
Jab from Adam.
Vobrt goes for a double leg but Adam avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adam continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vobrt closes the distance but Adam moves to the side
and Adam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.

Adam sends Vobrt crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Adam is motioning to the referee to let Vobrt up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
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!
Adam throws an overhand right that drops Vobrt like a sack of potatoes! Adam dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Adam!
A very excited looking Black Adam made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.