PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 222 p4p, 31 weight class) and Dan McAdams (ranked 1421 p4p, 165 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.

Fitzpatrick
vs
McAdams

180 cm
24
165 lbs
16 - 9 - 0

169 cm
24
156 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)
Aspire Clothing

Bullet Proof System

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Francis Fitzpatrick!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fitzpatrick wants to clinch.
Fitzpatrick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAdams manages to avoid it.
Fitzpatrick lands a slapping body shot.
McAdams cracks Fitzpatrick with a good jab.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
McAdams swings widly with a right hand
and Fitzpatrick connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Fitzpatrick there.
Nice defenses there by Fitzpatrick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams throws out a loose jab but Fitzpatrick uses good head movement to avoid it.
McAdams misses with a straight right.
Fitzpatrick connects with a body shot that sends McAdams's belly button to the back.
McAdams lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McAdams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fitzpatrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick with a hook.
Fitzpatrick lands with a hook. McAdams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fitzpatrick swings for the body but McAdams moves out of range.
McAdams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fitzpatrick manages to avoid it.
McAdams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams throws a hook to the side of Fitzpatrick's head but Fitzpatrick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

McAdams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than McAdams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Coffee Shop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McAdams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzpatrick is trying to control McAdams's posture but McAdams avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McAdams prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.

McAdams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick tries to get to full guard but McAdams has control of the leg.
McAdams is looking to advance position but Fitzpatrick won't allow it.
Fitzpatrick is refusing to be controlled, as McAdams sits in half guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.
McAdams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fitzpatrick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McAdams prevents Fitzpatrick from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McAdams trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
McAdams is stalling here. Fitzpatrick is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McAdams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fitzpatrick has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzpatrick creates some space and throws a big elbow, but McAdams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but McAdams is working away.

Fitzpatrick decides to stand up, so the ref orders McAdams to his feet.
McAdams closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

McAdams ducks under a wild hook from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McAdams.
A swing and a miss from McAdams.
McAdams misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McAdams can do to turn this around?
Fitzpatrick lands with a nice combination. McAdams backs away looking to recover.
McAdams tries to close the distance and clinch but Fitzpatrick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fitzpatrick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McAdams misses with a straight right.
It looked like Fitzpatrick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McAdams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
McAdams misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up but McAdams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McAdams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McAdams throws the left hand but Fitzpatrick avoids the punch easily.
McAdams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McAdams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fitzpatrick.
A little feinted left hand from Fitzpatrick on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fitzpatrick looks to land a left hand but McAdams moved out of range nicely.
Francis Fitzpatrick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Fitzpatrick finds it's way through McAdams's defenses.

Fitzpatrick gets caught flat footed, as McAdams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.
Francis Fitzpatrick overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitzpatrick pulls McAdams in close to prevent any damage.
McAdams passes Fitzpatrick's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.

McAdams is trying to work for a kimura but Fitzpatrick is defending well.
McAdams is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick trying to control but McAdams postures up.
Fitzpatrick is positioning himself well to prevent McAdams advancing to mount.
Fitzpatrick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fitzpatrick keeping full guard, as McAdams tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick wants to control but McAdams passes easily into half guard.
Fitzpatrick gets full guard.
Fitzpatrick has his hands on McAdams's head, controlling the position.
McAdams trying to control but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.
McAdams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McAdams trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick is looking to reverse the position.
Fitzpatrick is working hard here to advance position.

McAdams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fitzpatrick manages to work his way to half guard, despite McAdams's best efforts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McAdams is looking to take a break and control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitzpatrick is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dan McAdams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

McAdams looks to score with a jab to the body but Fitzpatrick is just out of range.
McAdams just misses with a punch to the body.
Fitzpatrick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
McAdams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McAdams slips a straight right by Fitzpatrick.
McAdams feints the counter takedown.
Fitzpatrick throws the left hand but McAdams avoids the punch easily.
Fitzpatrick waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McAdams.
Fitzpatrick rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McAdams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McAdams takes a swing at Fitzpatrick's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Fitzpatrick misses.
McAdams is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fitzpatrick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McAdams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAdams misses with a low kick.
Fitzpatrick tries to counter by clinching up but McAdams breaks away and moves out of range.
Fitzpatrick smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fitzpatrick misses with a wild body shot.
Fitzpatrick cracks McAdams with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McAdams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick avoids a kick to the body.
Fitzpatrick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McAdams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick staying out of range there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McAdams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fitzpatrick walks away with a smile on his face. McAdams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fitzpatrick misses the jab.
Fitzpatrick takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McAdams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fitzpatrick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fitzpatrick just misses with a punch to the body.
McAdams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fitzpatrick.
McAdams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fitzpatrick tries to bum rush McAdams with a series of wild strikes but McAdams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McAdams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fitzpatrick misses the target.
A big left from Fitzpatrick misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick's jab looks to have found its range, popping McAdams under the eye.
Francis Fitzpatrick is winning the standup battle so far.
McAdams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fitzpatrick doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice shot by McAdams.
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!
McAdams connects with a body shot that sends Fitzpatrick's belly button to the back.
Fitzpatrick throws a jab when McAdams was well out of range.
McAdams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jab by McAdams.
Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.
McAdams misses with a looping right.

Fitzpatrick fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McAdams, pushing him back against the cage.

Fitzpatrick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McAdams looks to land a right hand but Fitzpatrick moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. Fitzpatrick does a little dance to reset his feet.
McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAdams misses with a hook. Fitzpatrick ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body shot.
Fitzpatrick misses with a hook. McAdams ducked under it nicely.
Fitzpatrick's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McAdams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fitzpatrick scrambles back to his feet.
Fitzpatrick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fitzpatrick fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McAdams manages to avoid it.
McAdams throws a jab when Fitzpatrick was well out of range.
Fitzpatrick throws a looping overhand right but McAdams ducks down to avoid it.
McAdams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitzpatrick moves away.
McAdams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McAdams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzpatrick as he avoids it easily.
A big right from McAdams misses.
Fitzpatrick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that McAdams ducks under and follows up with a left that McAdams also avoids with ease.
McAdams misses with a leg kick
and Fitzpatrick counters with a straight right hand.
McAdams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzpatrick connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McAdams scrambles back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by McAdams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fitzpatrick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fitzpatrick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

Fitzpatrick moves into the clinch successfully.
Fitzpatrick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Fitzpatrick scores with a nice short uppercut.
McAdams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McAdams working aggressively here.
Fitzpatrick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McAdams backwards.
Fitzpatrick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McAdams or not.
Fitzpatrick creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McAdams's defenses.
A shot in the inside from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fitzpatrick.

Fitzpatrick's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fitzpatrick with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McAdams to score with a decent uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Fitzpatrick clearly takes 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.

Fitzpatrick throws a right hand that McAdams ducks under and follows up with a left that McAdams also avoids with ease.
McAdams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by McAdams - just one landing.
McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Fitzpatrick throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fitzpatrick slips a jab from McAdams.
Fitzpatrick tries to close the distance and clinch but McAdams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McAdams looks to throw the jab but Fitzpatrick is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fitzpatrick, as that shot connected.
Fitzpatrick ducks right into an uppercut from McAdams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Fitzpatrick pushes McAdams up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fitzpatrick as the two fighters clinch.
McAdams misses with a body punch.
A short right from Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Fitzpatrick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzpatrick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fitzpatrick - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fitzpatrick misses with a body punch.
McAdams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fitzpatrick tries a body shot but McAdams blocks it.
Fitzpatrick tries to work over McAdams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

McAdams pulls guard.
Fitzpatrick slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
McAdams has a closed guard, preventing Fitzpatrick from standing up.

Fitzpatrick content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because McAdams has locked up a guillotine! McAdams's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fitzpatrick is holding on here and McAdams must be using up a lot of energy. Fitzpatrick has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! McAdams gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dan McAdams!
Dan McAdams is the new lightweight champion!
A less than humble Dan McAdams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.