PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Iakopa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Feuer Frei. Iakopa is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Ziggy Marley - Beach in Hawaii. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Adams
vs
Iakopa

170 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

185 cm
23
177 lbs
2 - 3 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kami Iakopa!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Adams.
Iakopa wants to get back to his feet but Adams drags him back down.
Adams tries to advance to mount but Iakopa denies him.

Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Iakopa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Adams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iakopa sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Adams throwing shots but Iakopa is blocking nicely.
Iakopa wants to get back to full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Iakopa backs up against the cage.

It looks like Kami Iakopa has been cut.
Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
Adams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Iakopa.
Adams takes one to the side of the head.
Iakopa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adams manages to avoid it.
Adams misses with a two punch combination.
Adams keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Adams does no damage.
Iakopa scores with a nice head shot.
A right-left combo lands from Adams.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Iakopa tries to bum rush Adams with a series of wild strikes but Adams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Iakopa.
Iakopa misses with a double jab.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Iakopa misses the jab.
Iakopa slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iakopa takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa misses with a two punch combination.
Adams throws a push kick but Iakopa slaps the foot to one side.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Iakopa.
Adams throws a series of punches but Iakopa avoids them all with ease.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Iakopa leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iakopa throws a series of strikes that have Adams backpedaling.
Iakopa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Iakopa.
Iakopa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adams on the side of the head.
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!
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Adams throws a combination that misses
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combo that has Adams backing up. Adams nods at Iakopa to acknowledge the strikes.
Adams tries for a takedown but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iakopa is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Iakopa connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Adams misses with a combination

and Iakopa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Iakopa fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Iakopa keeps him there for the moment.
Iakopa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Iakopa keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Iakopa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Iakopa pushes Adams off and scrambles back to his feet.
Adams dives in and grabs Iakopa's left leg, looking for a takedown. Iakopa pushes down on Adams's head and hops out.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.
Iakopa moves out of range of the body kick.
Iakopa on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Iakopa is controlling the position.
Adams tries to circle away but Iakopa has him pinned against the cage.
Iakopa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Iakopa works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Iakopa has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams throws a nice looking combination but Iakopa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt
and Iakopa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up but Iakopa circles away and keeps his distance.
Iakopa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adams.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Iakopa fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Adams misses with a wild combination.
Iakopa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams throws a series of strikes that have Iakopa backpedaling.
Iakopa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

Iakopa closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that John Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iakopa.
Iakopa drops his hands momentarily and Adams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Iakopa throws a right and a left that both miss.
John Adams is winning the standup battle so far.
Adams digs a good hook to Iakopa's body.
Adams misses with a double jab.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Iakopa's waist but Iakopa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Iakopa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Iakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iakopa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iakopa lands a two punch combo.
Iakopa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iakopa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Iakopa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Still in the clinch, Iakopa scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has had enough of the clinch but Iakopa keeps him there for the moment.
Iakopa lands a nice uppercut.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Iakopa is controlling him.

Adams manages to break the clinch.
Iakopa throws a combination that misses
and Adams counters with a stiff right hand.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Iakopa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams walks into a jab.
Adams swinging wilding here.
Iakopa scores with a jab to the body.
Iakopa moves out of range of the body kick from Adams.
Kami Iakopa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iakopa looks to land a combination but Adams avoids it well.
Iakopa wants to clinch.
Iakopa swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Adams misses with a double jab
and Iakopa counters with a nice uppercut.
Adams throws a sloppy body shot
and Iakopa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Iakopa defends it nicely.
Iakopa works over Adams's head and body with a nice combination.

Iakopa has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iakopa has him pressed against the cage.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iakopa has him pressed against the cage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Iakopa. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Iakopa counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Iakopa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Iakopa controlling the action here.
Iakopa stops Adams from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams kicks Iakopa off and gets back to his feet.
Adams throws a lazy right hand but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A combination from Iakopa does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Adams is defended easily by Iakopa.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Iakopa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Iakopa uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Adams has time to react.
Iakopa avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Iakopa does no damage.
Iakopa slips a straight right by Adams.
Iakopa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice combination there by Iakopa.
Adams misses with a combination
and Iakopa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Iakopa cracks Adams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Iakopa tries to close the distance and clinch but Adams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams tries to bum rush Iakopa with a series of wild strikes but Iakopa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Adams tries for a takedown but Iakopa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left and a right from Iakopa both land. Nice combination.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Iakopa lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Adams at a distance.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Iakopa throws out the jab.

Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Iakopa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Adams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Iakopa manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Adams has Iakopa in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kami Iakopa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kami Iakopa's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A shot to de liver by Iakopa. Beautiful body shot.
Iakopa lands a jab-cross combination.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Adams misses with the combination.
Iakopa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Adams misses with a few strikes there.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iakopa counters with a left to the body.
Iakopa lands with a straight right. Adams didn't see that one coming.
Adams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Iakopa counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iakopa digs a good body shot into Adams's ribs.
Iakopa throws a shot to the body.
Iakopa lands with an uppercut that bounces Adams off the cage and back into rage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Adams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Iakopa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iakopa swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Adams.
Iakopa lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Adams backs up against the cage.
Iakopa throws a shot to the body.
Iakopa lands a nice hook to Adams's body. Adams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Iakopa lands a slapping body shot.
Adams misses with a combination
and Iakopa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Iakopa swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Adams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

Adams is working for a guillotine from mount but Iakopa frees his head quite easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams with shots to the head and body - Iakopa looks very uncomfortable down there.
Iakopa is trying desperately to improve position.

Adams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Iakopa tries to reverse the position but Adams maintains control.

Adams looking for a guillotine from mount but Iakopa is having none of it.
Adams wants to control the pace but Iakopa is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iakopa working to try and regain half guard.
Adams working Iakopa over with strikes here.
Adams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Adams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Adams has hold of Iakopa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Iakopa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.

Adams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Adams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Iakopa is now in Adams's guard. A big mistake from Adams there, giving up the dominant position!
Iakopa's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Adams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iakopa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams is looking to stand up but Iakopa isn't so interested in that idea.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kami Iakopa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Iakopa has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kami Iakopa!