PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Craig Adamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razz Sukuraba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Adamson
vs
Sukuraba

186 cm
27
160 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

185 cm
27
168 lbs
8 - 8 - 0

World class boxer
Cardio machine

World class boxer
Granite chin

The Adrenaline Matrix

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Craig Adamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Razz Sukuraba!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Ren Mimura and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adamson clinches with his opponent.
Sukuraba looking to slow down the pace here.
Sukuraba takes a knee right on the jaw!

It looks like Razz Sukuraba has been cut.
Sukuraba is looking to control Adamson's arms but Adamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sukuraba has his back to the ropes.

Adamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Sukuraba misses.
Adamson wants to clinch up but Sukuraba keeps it at a distance.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sukuraba takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Adamson throws a sloppy head kick and Sukuraba moves out of range easily.
Sukuraba cracks Adamson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A lazy left from Sukuraba finds it's target.

Adamson has Sukuraba up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sukuraba is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adamson is keeping busy.
Adamson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sukuraba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adamson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Sukuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamson controls his hands.
Sukuraba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Adamson is pushing Sukuraba up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Adamson.

Sukuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adamson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Adamson.
Adamson tries to clinch but Sukuraba is having none of it.
Sukuraba blocks a head kick by Adamson.

Adamson has managed to clinch.
Sukuraba is trying to stall.
Sukuraba tries to break the clinch but Adamson is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adamson with a knee to the head.
Adamson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sukuraba is defending well for now.
Adamson is stalling here.

Sukuraba's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Craig Adamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adamson tries to clinch but Sukuraba moves out of range.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses
and Sukuraba counters with a left to the body.
A head kick misses from Sukuraba.
Sukuraba avoids the head kick by Adamson.
Adamson throws a sloppy head kick and Sukuraba moves out of range easily.
Razz Sukuraba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adamson tries to clinch but Sukuraba is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adamson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Adamson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Adamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razz Sukuraba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adamson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sukuraba.

Adamson closes the distance and clinches.
Sukuraba managing to block the knees to the body from Adamson.

Sukuraba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses
and Sukuraba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sukuraba lands with a shot to the body.
Sukuraba is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sukuraba blocks a head kick by Adamson.
Adamson tries a head kick but it misses.
Adamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Adamson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sukuraba circles away.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sukuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adamson throws a head kick that Sukuraba semi-blocks.

Adamson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Sukuraba scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sukuraba taking a breather.
A right hand to the body from Sukuraba.
Sukuraba looking to slow down the pace here.
Adamson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sukuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Adamson landing knees to the head.
Adamson with a knee to the head.
Adamson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Adamson to work.

Adamson manages to break the clinch.
Sukuraba lands a two punch combo.
Adamson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adamson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Craig Adamson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sukuraba tries to bum rush Adamson with a series of wild strikes but Adamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adamson blocks a head kick by Sukuraba.
Sukuraba keeps the fight on the outside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sukuraba misses the shot to the body.

Adamson instigates a clinch.
Adamson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Adamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but Sukuraba blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sukuraba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sukuraba trying to stall but Adamson improves his position.

Sukuraba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adamson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sukuraba throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Craig Adamson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Razz Sukuraba's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Adamson slips under a jab from Sukuraba.
Sukuraba punishes Adamson's body with a nice straight punch.
Razz Sukuraba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sukuraba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Adamson gets a clinch.
Adamson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Craig Adamson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sukuraba is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Sukuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamson won't allow it.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but Sukuraba blocks it.
Sukuraba tries a body shot but Adamson blocks it.
Adamson tries to land a knee to the head but Sukuraba blocks with his arms.
Adamson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sukuraba.
Adamson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sukuraba's face.
Adamson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sukuraba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sukuraba lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Adamson backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukuraba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adamson connects with a knee to the head.
Adamson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sukuraba blocks it with crossed arms.
Adamson tries to land knees in the clinch but Sukuraba avoids the damage to the body.
Sukuraba wants to break free but Adamson has control.
Adamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sukuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sukuraba is looking to control Adamson's arms but Adamson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sukuraba has his back to the ropes.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Adamson seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Sukuraba is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.

Adamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Adamson instigates a clinch.
Adamson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Adamson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sukuraba trying to stall but Adamson improves his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sukuraba is trying to break free.
Sukuraba misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamson.
Sukuraba is trying to break the clinch but Adamson is controlling him.
Adamson misses with a knee strike.
Adamson misses with a knee strike.
Sukuraba is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Adamson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adamson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sukuraba avoids it.
Adamson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sukuraba.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sukuraba misses with the head strike.
Sukuraba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adamson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Adamson manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Craig Adamson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Razz Sukuraba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Adamson clinches up with Sukuraba and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sukuraba is trying to break free.
Adamson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sukuraba scores with a shoulder strike.
Sukuraba misses with a punch to the body.

Adamson manages to break the clinch.
Sukuraba avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adamson throws a head kick that misses.
Sukuraba will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Adamson moves out of range of the strikes.
Adamson moves to clinch but Sukuraba breaks away
and Sukuraba counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Adamson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Sukuraba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sukuraba can't break the clinch.
Sukuraba misses with a hook to the ribs.
Adamson looking to throw knees to the head but Sukuraba is blocking nicely.
Sukuraba is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Adamson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A knee to the head by Adamson.
Sukuraba doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Adamson.
Sukuraba wants to break the clinch but can't.

Sukuraba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adamson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sukuraba.

Adamson pushes Sukuraba up against the ropes in a clinch.

Adamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sukuraba's head.
Jab, jab by Sukuraba - just one landing.
Adamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adamson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sukuraba counters with a head kick. That will keep Adamson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Adamson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sukuraba paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adamson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Adamson has Sukuraba up against the ropes in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamson misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Adamson had his way with Razz Sukuraba in that round.
The cut man is working on Razz Sukuraba's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Adamson moves out of range as Sukuraba strikes.
Razz Sukuraba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adamson is looking to clinch.

Adamson closes the distance and pushes Sukuraba back into the ropes.
Sukuraba is trying to break the clinch but Adamson has him pressed against the ropes.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but Sukuraba blocks it.
Adamson looking to throw knees to the head but Sukuraba is blocking nicely.
Sukuraba misses with some punches.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but Sukuraba blocks it.
Sukuraba scores with a shot to the side of Adamson's head.
Nice body punch from Sukuraba - that landed with a thud.
Adamson misses with a knee to the head.
Adamson blocking some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Adamson.
Adamson prevents a body shot from Sukuraba.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adamson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sukuraba cracks Adamson with a nice body shot.
Adamson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adamson has Sukuraba pressed against the ropes, preventing Sukuraba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sukuraba wants to get back to striking at distance but Adamson won't allow it.
Sukuraba misses with the head strike.
Sukuraba being controlled against the ropes.
Adamson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sukuraba has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adamson looking to stall.
Sukuraba is trying to break the clinch but Adamson is controlling him.
Sukuraba lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sukuraba throws a head punch that misses.
Sukuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamson.
Sukuraba lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adamson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sukuraba blocks it with crossed arms.
Adamson misses with a knee to the head.
Adamson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Adamson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sukuraba's efforts to push away.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but Sukuraba blocks it.
Sukuraba throws a punch but it's blocked by Adamson.
Sukuraba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adamson has him pressed against the ropes.
Adamson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adamson scores with a knee to the head.
Sukuraba wants to break free but Adamson has control.
Adamson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sukuraba struggles to land a body shot inside as Adamson controls his hands.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adamson blocks an uppercut.
Adamson trying to land knees to the body.

Adamson breaks the clinch.
Craig Adamson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sukuraba keeps the fight on the outside.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Razz Sukuraba.
Well Adamson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Adamson!
A victorious Craig Adamson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.