PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adam Warfield (ranked 4754 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eighteen Eighteen (ranked 4743 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.

Warfield
vs
Eighteen

190 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Warfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eighteen Eighteen !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eighteen shoots in looking for a takedown but Warfield manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Eighteen 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warfield cracks Eighteen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Eighteen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Warfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Warfield lands with a right to the head.
Warfield lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Eighteen tries to pull guard but Warfield holds him up against the cage and eventually Eighteen drops back down to his feet.
Adam Warfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eighteen Eighteen .
Eighteen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Eighteen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warfield is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Eighteen 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Warfield lands a nice uppercut.
Warfield taking a breather.

Eighteen pulls Warfield into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eighteen wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warfield is now in half guard.
Warfield controlling the action here.
Warfield uses his free foot to push down on Eighteen 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Eighteen .
Eighteen is working to get back to half guard.
Warfield content just to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eighteen tries to hold on but Warfield postures up.
Warfield controlling from mount.
Eighteen sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Warfield missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warfield is thwarting Eighteen 's attempts to control the position.
Warfield is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eighteen manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Eighteen trying to keep a closed guard but Warfield is proving a slippery customer.
Eighteen looking for a sweep. Not yet Eighteen , not yet.
Warfield throwing strikes from guard but Eighteen blocks nicely.
Warfield looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Warfield lands with a straight right. Eighteen didn't see that one coming.
Warfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eighteen .
Warfield avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Warfield scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Eighteen doesn't seem bothered though.
Warfield lands a really nice looking cross but Eighteen seems unphased.
Eighteen Eighteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Warfield closes the distance and clinches.
Warfield lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Eighteen backwards.
Warfield is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Warfield dominated that round.
That's time! Warfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Warfield thuds his right hand into Eighteen 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Eighteen checks it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Eighteen .
Warfield lands a really nice looking cross but Eighteen seems unphased.
Warfield getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Warfield leaves Eighteen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warfield tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Eighteen manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eighteen drops his hands momentarily and Warfield takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Warfield closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfield scores with a shot to the side of Eighteen 's head.
Still in the clinch, Warfield scores with a nice short uppercut.
Warfield pushes Eighteen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Eighteen being controlled against the cage.
Warfield stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Eighteen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Warfield walks away with a smile on his face. Eighteen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adam Warfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eighteen Eighteen .
Nice sprawl there from Warfield as Eighteen shoots in.
Eighteen looks for a takedown but Warfield sprawls well.

Warfield gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfield digs a right hand underneath Eighteen 's ribcage. Eighteen let out a lung full of air as it connected.

Eighteen gets control of Warfield's arms and successfully pulls guard. Eighteen will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Warfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Warfield 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.
Eighteen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Warfield stands and steps away. Eighteen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Warfield as he avoids it easily.
Warfield lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warfield scores with the left hand. Eighteen knows he should have avoided that one.
Eighteen Eighteen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warfield pivots, looking for a leg kick but Eighteen is out of range and Warfield settles back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfield lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Warfield throws a wild body kick that Eighteen sees coming a mile off.
Eighteen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Eighteen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warfield seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jab from Warfield.

Eighteen is rocked!
Eighteen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Warfield has closed the distance and engaged Eighteen in a clinch.
Warfield will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Eighteen up against the cage.
Warfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Eighteen s head.
Warfield stalling.
Warfield's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Warfield digs a right hand into Eighteen 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Eighteen 's gas tank.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warfield stops a takedown attempt from Eighteen .
Warfield working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Warfield softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Warfield stops a takedown attempt from Eighteen .
Warfield pushes Eighteen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warfield lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Warfield is stalling here.
Warfield stalling the fight.
Warfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Warfield taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Warfield for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Adam Warfield.
Warfield lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Warfield dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Eighteen shoots for a double leg takedown but Warfield sprawls well. He's pushed Eighteen 's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warfield connects with a crisp jab.
Warfield scores with a punch to the head.
Eighteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Warfield finish him?
Warfield drops Eighteen with a naaaaasty hook - Eighteen is in real trouble here! Warfield dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Warfield!