PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Bengtsson (ranked 3482 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicki Adams (ranked 17977 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicki Adams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Bengtsson
vs
Adams

193 cm
25
265 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

202 cm
27
252 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eddy Bengtsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicki Adams!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams throws a good cross that connects.
Bengtsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Helsinki in the buildup to the fight.
Bengtsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice leg kick.
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bengtsson.
Some wild striking there from Adams.
Adams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Adams misses with a looping right.
Adams scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Adams.
Bengtsson looks to throw the jab but Adams is out of range.
Adams throws out a counter right but Bengtsson avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bengtsson staying out of range there.
Bengtsson throws a head kick that misses.
Adams connects with a right hand. Bengtsson shakes it off.
Bengtsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bengtsson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd cheers as Adams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bengtsson doesn't seem phased though.
Bengtsson is looking to clinch but Adams is avoiding it.
Bengtsson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bengtsson throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Adams swats away the attempt to clinch by Bengtsson.
Adams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Adams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bengtsson throws a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Adams lands a big uppercut and Bengtsson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bengtsson looks OK. Adams waves Bengtsson back to his feet!

Bengtsson is rocked!

Eddy Bengtsson's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Bengtsson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Bengtsson is out cold! Adams holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nicki Adams!
Nicki Adams thanked the fans post fight for their support.