PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Adamos (ranked 1899 p4p, 2132 weight class) and Honza Hohol (ranked 276 p4p, 297 weight class). Adrian Adamos could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Honza Hohol's chin.

Adamos
vs
Hohol

185 cm
21
195
4 - 1 - 0

184 cm
20
192
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Fast

Conviction

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Adamos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Honza Hohol!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Adamos. No joy for Hohol on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hohol is defended easily by Adamos.
Adamos was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adrian Adamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.

Hohol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Adamos to the ground. Hohol is now in Adamos's guard.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hohol content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Adamos working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hohol.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hohol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol lands a couple of elbows.
Adamos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Adamos controlling Hohol's posture.
Hohol postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Adamos's brow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
Hohol with a flurry of punches that miss.
Adamos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adamos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Hohol throwing strikes but missing.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hohol working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hohol works over Adamos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol postures up in Adamos's guard and throws a big left but Adamos blocks it.
Hohol throws a big elbow that misses.
Hohol scoring with some ground and pound.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamos is pulling down on Hohol's head. It's preventing any offense from Hohol, at least for the moment.
Hohol passes into half guard.
Adamos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Hohol thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adamos's head.
Adamos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hohol on the ground.
Hohol thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hohol throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hohol lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hohol thows a huge punch but Adamos dodges it nicely.
Hohol is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adamos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohol.
Adamos on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Adamos tries to get out of the position.
Adamos keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hohol is nestled in close to Adamos, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hohol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hohol is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Adamos!
Adamos is working to get back to half guard.
Hohol landing strikes from the mount.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Adamos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hohol throwing strikes here but Adamos is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Hohol thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Adamos is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hohol breaks from Adamos's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Honza Hohol dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hohol misses with a takedown attempt
and Adamos counters with a nice uppercut.
Hohol blocks a head kick by Adamos.
Hohol shoots in looking for a takedown but Adamos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hohol's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adrian Adamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
Hohol shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adamos pinned against the cage. Adamos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adamos defends well and Hohol ends up having to push Adamos into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hohol blocks a head kick by Adamos.
Hohol goes for a double leg but Adamos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Adamos continues to drive forward.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol shoots for a double leg takedown but Adamos sprawls well. He's pushed Hohol's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hohol looks for a takedown but Adamos sprawls well.
Hohol fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Adamos as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Adamos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hohol tries for a takedown but Adamos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Adamos misses the target.
Hohol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hohol has a takedown stuffed.
A punch lands to the side of Hohol 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamos misses with a jab, cross combination.

Hohol drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hohol trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hohol throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Adamos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hohol working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Honza Hohol has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hohol postures up and lands a big shot to Adamos's brow.
Adamos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Adamos blocks nicely.
Hohol with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol throwing strikes from guard but Adamos blocks nicely.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Hohol works over Adamos with some ground and pound from guard.
Hohol is looking to work some ground and pound but Adamos has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hohol's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hohol missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hohol throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hohol throws a strike but Adamos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hohol looking to control.
Adamos stopping the sweep attempt from Hohol.
Hohol is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohol is adopting a defensive guard.
Adamos preventing the sweep.
Hohol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Adamos won't allow Hohol to pass to mount.
Hohol scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hohol 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hohol connects with a nice short shot to Adamos's temple.
Hohol trying to pass the guard but Adamos defending well.
Hohol looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Adamos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Honza Hohol will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Hohol shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adamos as he jumps to the side.
Adamos thuds a left hand into Hohol's body.
Hohol gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Adamos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Adamos as Hohol shoots in.
Adrian Adamos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Hohol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohol is trying hard to land a takedown here. Adamos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Adamos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Adamos throws a shot from downtown. Hohol moves away and avoids it.
Adamos throws a body punch but Hohol moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohol tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Adamos swivels and escapes.
It looked like Adamos wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Hohol with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Adamos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hohol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamos throws a hook to the side of Hohol's head but Hohol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hohol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adamos counters with a straight right hand.
Adrian Adamos is winning the standup battle so far.
Hohol shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Adamos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Hohol scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Adrian Adamos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamos is looking to regain half guard here but Hohol keeps moving and retains side control.
Adamos takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hohol works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hohol working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Hohol are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Hohol working the ground and pound.
Adamos wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Adamos taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hohol tries to score with some ground and pound. Adamos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Hohol.
The ground and pound from Hohol seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hohol throwing shots but missing, from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohol working the head with strikes.
Hohol lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Adamos down.
Hohol in side control lands a decent elbow.
Adamos wants to control but Hohol postures up.
Adamos dodges the ground and pound from Hohol.
Adamos is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hohol connects with a decent elbow.
Hohol throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Hohol has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Adamos!
Hohol putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hohol lands a big shot there that rocks Adamos but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

Adamos is rocked!
Hohol fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oh Adamos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hohol landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hohol working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hohol drops a big elbow. That's hurt Adamos! More shots from Hohol and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Honza Hohol!