PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drysdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tomasz Adamek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Drysdale
vs
Adamek

188 cm
20
205 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
21
220 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bobby Drysdale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomasz Adamek!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Radbod Blank and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Drysdale darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Adamek is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.
Adamek is looking for a sweep. Drysdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamek missing with punches from the bottom.

Adamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Drysdale.

Drysdale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamek is just riding it out for now. Drysdale eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamek has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drysdale is working away from the top position though.
Adamek is pressing down on Drysdale's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adamek wants to stand but Drysdale is controlling the position.
Drysdale is pushing down on Adamek's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adamek is fighting to maintain full guard but Drysdale has managed to sneak the leg through.

Drysdale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adamek is just riding it out for now. Drysdale eventually gives up the hold.
Adamek is looking for a sweep. Drysdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drysdale blocks the strikes from Adamek.
Adamek is trying to control but can't.
Drysdale prevents Adamek from standing back up.
Adamek trying to control but Drysdale postures up.

Adamek looking for submissions off his back.
Adamek tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adamek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adamek looks gassed!

Drysdale is working for a kimura but Adamek is defending it quite comfortably.

Drysdale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adamek sees it coming and defends easily.
Adamek trying to control from the bottom.

Drysdale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adamek wants to get back to his feet.

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.
Adamek is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.

Drysdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adamek is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drysdale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Drysdale tries for a takedown but Adamek circles away easily
and Adamek counters with a stiff right hand.
Adamek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Drysdale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drysdale prevents Adamek from improving his position.
Adamek is concentrating on defense, preventing Drysdale from advancing position.

Adamek is defending against the submission attempts here by Drysdale.

Adamek is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Drysdale pulls his head out easily.
Adamek is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Adamek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.

Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura but Adamek is defending well.

Drysdale is working for a kimura but Adamek is defending it quite comfortably.
Adamek pushes Drysdale off looking to stand but Drysdale dives back in and keeps control.

Drysdale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

Drysdale seems to be looking for submissions.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Adamek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Adamek looking for submissions off his back.

Drysdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura here.
Adamek is looking to control Drysdale's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adamek avoid being mounted?

Drysdale is working for a kimura but Adamek is defending it quite comfortably.

Drysdale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Adamek is looking for a sweep. Drysdale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adamek trying to control but Drysdale postures up.

Drysdale is working for a submission of some sort.
Adamek controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Drysdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Drysdale dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Adamek with a lazy takedown attempt

and Drysdale counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Adamek escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drysdale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Drysdale looking to pass the guard.

Adamek looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Adamek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drysdale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drysdale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Drysdale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adamek swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Drysdale pushes down on Adamek's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adamek looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adamek takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adamek trying to hold on to Drysdale's head to control him but Drysdale postures up.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adamek defends it well.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bobby Drysdale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Adamek looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two 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.
Drysdale not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Drysdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura but Adamek is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Drysdale to get the leverage.

Drysdale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adamek is trying to maintain the position but Drysdale is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adamek tries to roll over but Drysdale keeps him under control.

Drysdale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adamek doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drysdale.
Adamek misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Drysdale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adamek defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Drysdale is trying to work for a kimura but Adamek is defending well.
Adamek is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Adamek looking for submissions off his back.

Drysdale seems to be working for a kimura but Adamek defends the submission attempt.
Tomasz Adamek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Drysdale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drysdale keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drysdale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Drysdale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drysdale!