PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ardbeg Islay (ranked 1333 p4p, 1680 weight class) and Adan Rollins (ranked 171 p4p, 211 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Adan Rollins was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Islay
vs
Rollins

186 cm
20
200
6 - 1 - 0

183 cm
20
195
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ardbeg Islay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adan Rollins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rollins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Islay moves away.
Islay scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Islay thuds a left hand into Rollins's body.
Islay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rollins wants to clinch but Islay slips to the side
and Islay counters with a stiff right hand.
Islay walks into a jab.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay ducks under a wild hook from Rollins.
Islay throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Rollins misses.
Islay throws a right hand that Rollins ducks under and follows up with a left that Rollins also avoids with ease.
Rollins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins throws a body shot but no joy.
Rollins tries for a takedown but Islay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Rollins.

Islay shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Islay keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Rollins has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Islay has passed into side control.
Rollins is trying to get back to half guard.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Rollins tries to improve position but can't.
Islay looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rollins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Rollins tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Islay presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Rollins regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rollins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Islay's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Islay's back!
Rollins is trying to stick to Islay's back but Islay is turning into Rollins. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rollins's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Islay.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Rollins has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Islay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rollins 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.
Islay distracts Rollins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Islay wants to control from the top but Rollins keeps moving.
Islay looking to pass the guard.
Islay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay trying to control the position from guard on top but Rollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Islay forces his way into half guard.
Islay wants to take a breather but Rollins is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins wants to sweep here but Islay controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

Rollins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Islay has picked Rollins up and slammed him! Rollins can't keep hold of the triangle and Islay manages to pass to side control!
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rollins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Islay wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Islay is putting a hurting on Rollins here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rollins regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins wants to get back to full guard.
Rollins is staying active underneath Islay, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ground and pound from Islay.
Islay working over Rollins with some ground and pound. Rollins looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Islay wants to pass to mount but Rollins is defending the position.
Islay is nestled in close to Rollins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rollins gets back to full guard.
Islay makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Islay won't allow Rollins to sweep him here.
Islay trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rollins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Islay manages to get himself to full guard.

The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Islay pulls Rollins in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rollins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Rollins's guard.
Islay working some strikes from top position.

Rollins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Islay defends it easily.
Islay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Islay chips away with some ground and pound.
Rollins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay is positioning himself well to prevent Rollins advancing to mount.
Islay tries to get to full guard but Rollins has control of the leg.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rollins lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollins tries to pass to full mount but Islay defends it.
Islay is trying to maintain the position but Rollins is very close to passing his half guard.
Rollins tries to pass the half guard into mount. Islay knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rollins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Islay's head.
Rollins is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Islay reverses the position - he's now on top in Rollins's guard.
Islay controls from within his opponent's guard.

Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.

Rollins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Islay defends well.
Islay 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins wants to hit a sweep here but Islay passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Rollins there!
Rollins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Islay lands a couple of good shots and Rollins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Rollins is trying to break free.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rollins can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rollins's body.
Islay is working the ground and pound. Can Rollins escape?
Oooh a big shot gets through from Islay. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Islay has the hooks in. Rollins is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Islay lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Rollins.
Islay scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rollins is looking for a way out.
Islay connects with a big shot to the side of Rollins's head.
Islay is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Rollins's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rollins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The referee is taking a good look at Rollins as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Islay!
Rollins tries to escape but Islay has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Good control from Islay.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
I really don't envy Rollins right now.
Rollins breaks Islay's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rollins being controlled here momentarily.
Rollins passes into half guard.
Rollins is looking to pass Islay's guard but actually Islay recovers to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Islay misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rollins! But no joy.

Islay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Islay in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Islay is chipping away with strikes.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Rollins tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rollins looks to move to half guard but instead Islay has passed into mount! Damn!
Islay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rollins's face.
Islay unloading with bombs!
Rollins is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Islay working Rollins over with strikes here.
Rollins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rollins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Islay slips a nice elbow through Rollins's hands, connecting with Rollins's forehead.
Rollins has hold of Islay's hands but Islay slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Islay 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.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.

Rollins is rocked!
Rollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Rollins moves into full guard.
Rollins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adan Rollins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Islay content to stall in guard here.
Rollins wants to sweep but no luck.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.

Rollins working for a triangle but Islay defends it easily.
Rollins keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully.
Rollins is looking to sweep but instead, Islay has passed into half guard.
Rollins is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Islay not doing much here.
Islay takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rollins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Islay scores with a couple of nice shots.
Islay wants to control but Rollins is keeping him busy.
Islay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Islay is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rollins tries to get to full guard but Islay has control of the leg.
Rollins keeps trying to improve his position.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Rollins actively working from the bottom here.

Rollins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rollins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Islay passes the guard and advances to mount!
Islay scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rollins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rollins is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Islay breaks from Rollins's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Islay prevents Rollins from getting the reversal.
Islay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The referee warns Rollins that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Islay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!