PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Erik Hjalmarson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Rush - Limelight as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dino Adams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Hjalmarson
vs
Adams

205 cm
23
205 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

210 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 1 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Nutrition 101

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Hjalmarson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dino Adams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hjalmarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hjalmarson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hjalmarson just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hjalmarson throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Adams tries to clinch but Hjalmarson is having none of it.
Hjalmarson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hjalmarson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hjalmarson's corner calls for a 1-2. Hjalmarson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Adams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hjalmarson.
A big right from Hjalmarson misses.
Some wild striking there from Hjalmarson.
Hjalmarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Hjalmarson does no damage.
Erik Hjalmarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hjalmarson tries to score with a low kick but Adams moves his leg out of the way.
Hjalmarson tries a head kick but it misses.
Hjalmarson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hjalmarson throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hjalmarson keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Adams checks a leg kick.

Adams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Adams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adams trying to control from half guard but Hjalmarson is working away.

Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjalmarson sees it coming and defends easily.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Hjalmarson is defending the position.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hjalmarson is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hjalmarson's head.
Adams is pressing down on Hjalmarson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hjalmarson is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams tries to clinch but Hjalmarson is having none of it.
Hjalmarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hjalmarson swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hjalmarson throws out the jab.
Adams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Adams moves out of range of the body kick from Hjalmarson.
Adams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hjalmarson is fending him off so far but Adams persists. Nope, Hjalmarson circles away and we're back to standing.
Hjalmarson swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams is looking to clinch but Hjalmarson is avoiding it.
Hjalmarson misses with a few strikes there.
Hjalmarson is breathing heavily.
Hjalmarson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hjalmarson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Hjalmarson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams working the ground and pound from side control.
Hjalmarson defending against the ground and pound.
Hjalmarson is not content to let Adams control the position.
Adams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Hjalmarson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams swings around for an armbar but Hjalmarson sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Hjalmarson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.

Adams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hjalmarson has picked Adams up and slammed him! Adams can't keep hold of the triangle and Hjalmarson manages to pass to side control!
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams tries to bench press Hjalmarson off him but Hjalmarson keeps the position.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Hjalmarson stands up and beckons Adams to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erik Hjalmarson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Horrible takedown by Adams or perhaps it was just good defense by Hjalmarson which made him look bad.
Hjalmarson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Adams throws a push kick but Hjalmarson slaps the foot to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Hjalmarson as Adams shoots in.
Hjalmarson lands a right hook to the body.
Hjalmarson throws a head kick that misses.
Hjalmarson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Adams is able to avoid easily.
Hjalmarson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hjalmarson throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Hjalmarson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Adams tries to clinch but Hjalmarson moves out of range.
Hjalmarson misses with a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hjalmarson throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams lands a nice looking body kick.
Hjalmarson throws a lazy body kick

and Adams counters by moving into the clinch.
Hjalmarson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Adams has him pressed against the cage.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hjalmarson misses the shot to the body.
Hjalmarson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adams.

Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Adams working the head with strikes.
Adams controls the position from side control.
Hjalmarson tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Adams fails to move to back control.

Adams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Adams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Hjalmarson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Adams wants to control the pace but Hjalmarson is squirming around nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Hjalmarson from getting the reversal.
Hjalmarson wants to hold on but Adams pushes him away.
Hjalmarson is trying to stand.
Hjalmarson is squirming around, avoiding Adams's attempts to control the action.

Adams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hjalmarson has given up his back here. Will Adams look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Hjalmarson tries to break free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

Hjalmarson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adams's arms.

Adams has got his arm under Hjalmarson's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Hjalmarson has spun round into Adams's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Adams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hjalmarson is now in half guard.
Adams trying to control but Hjalmarson postures up.
Hjalmarson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Adams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dino Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hjalmarson keeps the fight on the outside.
Hjalmarson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hjalmarson throws a sloppy head kick

and Adams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adams is just content to waste time from the top position. Hjalmarson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Adams forces his way into half guard.

Adams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hjalmarson sees it coming and defends easily.
Hjalmarson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hjalmarson is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to free his trapped foot but Hjalmarson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hjalmarson trying to control here.
Adams wants to pass to mount but Hjalmarson is defending the position.
Hjalmarson tries to kick Adams off but Adams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hjalmarson thows a leg kick but Adams checks it

and Adams counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Adams has gone for a leg lock! Hjalmarson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Adams's guard.

Hjalmarson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Adams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hjalmarson!
Hjalmarson wants to control but Adams is having none of it.

Adams moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hjalmarson has worked his arm free - good work by Hjalmarson!
Adams wants to control for a moment but Hjalmarson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hjalmarson stalling.
Adams trying to control but Hjalmarson postures up.
Adams wants to control but Hjalmarson passes into side.
Hjalmarson working away.

Hjalmarson stands up.
Erik Hjalmarson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Hjalmarson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Adams shoots in but no luck this time.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adams. That's going to slow Hjalmarson down.
Adams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hjalmarson waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Adams.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Hjalmarson swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Hjalmarson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Adams.

Adams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hjalmarson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dino Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dino Adams!