PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack The Saw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bony McAdams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

The Saw
vs
McAdams

190 cm
26
179 lbs
5 - 6 - 0

172 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

The Big Kabosh
Speedy Supps + Laundry

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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack The Saw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bony McAdams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McAdams looks to land a combination but The Saw avoids it well.

McAdams moves into range and clinches up with The Saw.
The Saw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McAdams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on The Saw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McAdams goes for a takedown attempt but The Saw pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Saw shoots for a double leg takedown but McAdams sprawls well. He's pushed The Saw's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
McAdams shoots in but The Saw avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McAdams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Saw takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McAdams misses with a two punch combination.
The Saw fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Saw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Saw displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McAdams.

McAdams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams trying to control the position but The Saw is working away.
The Saw is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Saw tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The Saw is trying to get back to full guard.
McAdams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The Saw wants to improve his position but McAdams is controlling well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Saw is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McAdams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McAdams's back!

McAdams is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.

The Saw tries to keep at a distance but McAdams has taken the fight into the clinch.

McAdams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McAdams. The Saw does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Saw connects with a good right hand that stumbles McAdams. McAdams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McAdams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McAdams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Saw counters with a two punch combo.
McAdams throws a hook but The Saw avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McAdams moves into the clinch successfully.
McAdams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

McAdams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAdams misses with a two punch combination.
McAdams throws a right hand that The Saw ducks under and follows up with a left that The Saw also avoids with ease.

The Saw clinches up against the cage.

McAdams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAdams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McAdams.
McAdams shoots in but no luck this time.
McAdams looks winded!
The Saw shoots in for a takedown but McAdams shows good takedown defense.
The Saw closes the distance and clinches up with McAdams, looking for a takedown. The Saw pushes McAdams against the cage but McAdams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McAdams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and The Saw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Saw thows a body shot but no joy.
The Saw looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McAdams is fending him off so far but The Saw persists. Nope, McAdams circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Saw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The Saw closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McAdams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McAdams is working The Saw over against the cage.

McAdams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McAdams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The Saw looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Saw looks for a takedown but McAdams sprawls well.
McAdams misses with a combination
and The Saw counters with a left and a right that stings McAdams.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McAdams goes for a double leg but The Saw avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Saw continues to drive forward.
McAdams lands a left hand.
McAdams misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bony McAdams dominated that 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.

The Saw fails with a takedown attempt.
McAdams misses with a few strikes there.
McAdams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McAdams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Saw moves away.
McAdams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Saw.
McAdams throws a sloppy head kick and The Saw moves out of range easily.
The Saw lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McAdams circles away quickly and effectively.
The Saw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack The Saw. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Saw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from McAdams misses.
The Saw fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McAdams avoids it really well and circles away.
Jack The Saw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Saw tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McAdams defends well and The Saw ends up having to push McAdams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McAdams tries to throw a body punch but The Saw avoids it by throwing McAdams back against the cage.

McAdams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McAdams tries to bum rush The Saw with a series of wild strikes but The Saw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McAdams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McAdams tries to clinch there but The Saw circles away.
McAdams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Saw shoots in but McAdams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bony McAdams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McAdams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McAdams lands a nice shot to the body.
McAdams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Saw showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McAdams.
The Saw is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Saw shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McAdams but McAdams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McAdams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McAdams closes the distance and pushes The Saw back into the cage.
The Saw takes a shot to the head.
McAdams is looking for a takedown.

McAdams breaks from the clinch.
McAdams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Saw goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Saw keeps the fight on the outside.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McAdams, right into the meat.
McAdams throws a nice looking combination but The Saw bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Saw scores with a nice strike.
McAdams throws a head kick that misses.

The Saw has closed the distance and engaged McAdams in a clinch.

McAdams manages to break the clinch.
McAdams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McAdams.
The Saw avoids the body shot from McAdams.
Horrible takedown by McAdams or perhaps it was just good defense by The Saw which made him look bad.
The Saw is trying hard to land a takedown here. McAdams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Saw misses with a double jab.
McAdams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Saw avoids it really well and circles away.
McAdams is looking to clinch but The Saw is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Saw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McAdams as he avoids it easily.
The Saw leaves McAdams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

The Saw clinches up against the cage.
McAdams prevents The Saw from breaking the clinch.
The Saw lands a left hand that snaps the head of McAdams backwards.
McAdams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McAdams trying to control the position but instead, The Saw has worked for underhooks and has pushed McAdams into the cage.
The Saw tries to pull guard but McAdams holds him up against the cage and eventually The Saw drops back down to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McAdams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from The Saw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bony McAdams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McAdams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McAdams throws a low kick but The Saw moves out of range easily.

McAdams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McAdams is looking for a takedown.

The Saw successfully pulls guard.
McAdams forces his way into half guard.
McAdams uses his free foot to push down on The Saw's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for The Saw.
McAdams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The Saw is trying to escape the mount.
McAdams trying to control but The Saw is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McAdams content just to control the position here.
The Saw can't escape the position.
The Saw tries to lock up and control but McAdams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McAdams wants to control the pace but The Saw is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McAdams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The Saw is looking to improve his position but McAdams isn't that keen on the idea.
McAdams looking to finish with strikes here!
McAdams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as The Saw is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by McAdams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Saw wants to hold on but McAdams pushes him away.
McAdams controlling the position easily from mount.
McAdams trying to control but The Saw is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Saw is in all sorts of trouble here.
The Saw is squirming around, avoiding McAdams's attempts to control the action.
Bony McAdams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The Saw tries to hold on but McAdams pushes him away.
McAdams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by McAdams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The Saw manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McAdams wants to pass the guard but The Saw is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McAdams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Saw is trying to maintain the position but McAdams is very close to passing his half guard.
McAdams throwing shots but The Saw is blocking nicely.
McAdams prevents The Saw from standing back up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McAdams trying to control the pace.
McAdams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bony McAdams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McAdams 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bony McAdams!
Bony McAdams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.