PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Fester Adams (ranked 3347 p4p, 22201 weight class) and Jake Demuss (ranked 344 p4p, 542 weight class). Demuss comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Snap Your Fingers, Snap Your Neck kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Adams
vs
Demuss

209 cm
24
273
12 - 4 - 0

185 cm
33
225
8 - 11 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous knees
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Fester Adams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jake Demuss!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demuss lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams 's sensitive parts.

Adams closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Demuss crashing to the mat! Demuss uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!

It looks like Jake Demuss has been cut.
Adams blocks a head kick by Demuss.
Demuss works Adams 's body with a nice hook.
Adams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Demuss.
Demuss connects with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Demuss walks into a big right hand from Adams and goes down! The referee sends Adams to a neutral corner as Demuss gets back to his feet. He looks OK so we're back under way.
Adams moves away from the strike by Demuss.
Demuss throws a head kick that half lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Demuss scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Demuss tenderised Adams 's leg. Adams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Demuss misses with a body kick.
Adams throws a hook but Demuss blocks it.

Adams cracks Demuss with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Demuss is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Demuss is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!

That has opened up Jake Demuss's cut even more.
Demuss throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demuss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams throws an off balance right hand
and Demuss counters with a straight right hand.

Demuss clinches.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demuss backwards.
Demuss misses with some punches.
Adams is trying to stall.
Demuss stalls.
Demuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Demuss fails to land.
Demuss can't find room to land a body shot as Adams controls the action.
Demuss trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Demuss tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Demuss crunches a lovely knee into Adams 's ribcage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Adams .
Demuss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Demuss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
Demuss lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Demuss.
Adams trying to control the position but instead, Demuss has worked for underhooks and has pushed Adams into the ropes.
Demuss misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Demuss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Demuss misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Demuss trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Demuss into the ropes.
Demuss blocks a body shot from Adams .
Demuss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demuss lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demuss scores with a hook to the body.
Demuss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Demuss lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Demuss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

Demuss manages to break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Demuss lands with a good body shot.
Demuss uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Demuss scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fester Adams takes that one as he scored multiple knockdowns. Jake Demuss was lucky to get out of the first round.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
That's time! Adams 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Adams 's corner calls for a 1-2. Adams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams blocks a jab.
Demuss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Demuss.
Adams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Demuss manages to avoid it.
Demuss misses with a body kick.
Adams throws a lazy head kick
and Demuss counters with a body kick that stops Adams in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Demuss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick.
Demuss just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAdams .
Demuss with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adams takes a swing at Demuss's ribcage but misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Demuss.
Adams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demuss throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Fester Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams throws a lazy uppercut
and Demuss counters with a low kick, right behind Adams 's knee.
Adams throws a looping overhand right but Demuss ducks down to avoid it.
Demuss throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demuss moves away from the strike by Adams .
Nice body kick there by Demuss.

Demuss closes the distance and pushes Adams back into the ropes.
Demuss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Adams lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams .
Adams tries to work over Demuss's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demuss with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Demuss up against the ropes.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
Demuss throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Demuss.
Demuss tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Demuss is trying to push Adams away but Adams has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Demuss has had enough of the clinch but Adams keeps him there for the moment.
Jake Demuss seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Demuss misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams slowing the pace effectively.
Demuss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Demuss.
Demuss lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Demuss. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Adams blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Demuss.

Demuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demuss throws a chopping leg kick but Adams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Demuss does no damage.
Demuss throws a leg kick that misses.
Demuss lands with a nice body kick.
Jake Demuss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Demuss clinches up against the ropes.
Demuss misses with an elbow strike.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Demuss misses with a hook from the clinch.
Demuss tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Adams .
Adams misses with the head strike.
Demuss lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Demuss fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Demuss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jake Demuss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Demuss rushes Adams and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right from Adams on the inside.
Demuss throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams .
A quick uppercut on the inside from Demuss.
Demuss lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Fester Adams has been cut.
Demuss makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams .

Demuss manages to break the clinch.
Demuss connects with a right hand. Adams shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Demuss has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Demuss fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Demuss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demuss scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Demuss throws a head kick that misses
and Adams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demuss looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Adams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Demuss throws a big shot that misses.
Demuss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Demuss looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Demuss fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Adams checks it well.
A quick step to the side and Adams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demuss throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demuss misses with a hook
and Adams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Demuss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Adams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

Demuss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Demuss uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams lands a right hand.

The cut above Jake Demuss's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Demuss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demuss blocks a body shot from Adams .
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Demuss misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demuss misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams .
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Demuss.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
Demuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Adams .
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Demuss manages to break the clinch.
Demuss defending well as Adams loads up on a big left hand.
Demuss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a jab but it's blocked by Demuss.
Adams tries to clinch there but Demuss circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demuss tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Adams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adams is looking to counter punch.

Demuss moves into the clinch.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Demuss blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Demuss avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes.
Demuss blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Demuss as Adams tries to tie him up.
Demuss tries to land a knee to the head but Adams blocks with his arms.
Demuss is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Adams is defending well for now.
Demuss trying to land knees to the body.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Demuss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Demuss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Demuss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:26
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 28:26
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fester Adams !
A relieved looking Fester Adams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.