PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between What Addams (ranked 2593 p4p, 0 weight class) and Amiti Speyer (ranked 3609 p4p, 388 weight class). Addams's entrance music is Family Vales. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Addams
vs
Speyer

175 cm
20
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

180 cm
25
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, What Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Amiti Speyer!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Speyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Addams.
Speyer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Speyer lands with a shot to the body.
Speyer takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
Amiti Speyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams connects with an inside leg kick.
Speyer lands a nice looking body shot.
Addams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Speyer.
Addams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Speyer works the jab nicely.
Speyer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Addams counters with a good low kick that Speyer was not able to check.
Addams misses with a leg kick
and Speyer counters with a big head kick but Addams shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like What Addams has been cut.
Speyer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speyer misses with a hook. Addams ducked under it nicely.
Addams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Speyer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Addams misses the target.
Addams tried to score with a low kick but Speyer checks it.
Speyer throws a body shot but no joy.
Speyer throws a nice inside leg kick.
Speyer thuds his shin into the meat of Addams's side.
Speyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Addams.
Speyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Speyer throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Addams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Speyer throws a fast counter high kick but Addams manages to duck under it in time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Addams slips under a jab from Speyer.

Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Addams prevents a body shot from Speyer.

Speyer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Speyer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Speyer throws a chopping leg kick but Addams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Addams scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams avoids the head kick by Speyer.
Speyer throws a push kick but Addams slaps the foot to one side.
Addams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Addams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Speyer misses with a low kick as Addams jumps back.
Speyer scores with a nice body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Speyer misses with the body kick
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Speyer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Speyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Addams at a distance.
Speyer throws a leg kick that misses.
Addams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Speyer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Addams blocks a head kick by Speyer.

Addams clinches.
Addams blocks a body shot from Speyer.

Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as Addams blocks the low kick.
Addams lands with a thumping leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Speyer misses.
Speyer scores with a jab to the body.
Speyer lands a nice shot to the body.
Addams misses with a body kick.
Speyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Speyer backs away, Addams returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Speyer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Speyer.
Speyer misses with a head kick.
Addams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Speyer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Addams throws a front kick aimed at Speyer's knee but Speyer avoids it well.
Addams misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Amiti Speyer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on What Addams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A jab from Speyer finds it's way through Addams's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Speyer. Addams shrugs it off though.
Speyer throws a lazy right hand but Addams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Addams checks a low kick from Speyer.
As Speyer tries to get set, Addams tries to push him back and clinch up but Speyer manages to avoid the attempt.
Addams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Amiti Speyer seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Speyer.
Speyer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Come on Addams - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Speyer breaks from the clinch.
Speyer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Speyer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Addams at a distance.
Speyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Addams thinks about countering with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Speyer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Addams.
Speyer shapes to counter with a head kick.
Addams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Speyer cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Speyer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Speyer scores with a head kick.

Addams gets a clinch.

Addams breaks from the clinch.
Speyer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Speyer throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A bone on bone clash there as Addams blocks the leg kick.
Speyer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Addams misses.
A lazy body kick from Addams
and Speyer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Speyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speyer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Speyer. That's going to slow Addams down.
Speyer scores with a body shot.
Speyer gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Addams moves into the clinch.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Addams has been working on his balance at Temp Spar Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Speyer.
Addams looking for a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Speyer.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.

Speyer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Speyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Addams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Speyer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Addams looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A leg kick checked by Speyer.
Speyer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Speyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Speyer stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Addams.
A head kick misses from Speyer.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Speyer blocks it.
Speyer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Addams rather than just go for the knockout.
Speyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Speyer throws a head kick that misses.
Addams throws a quick counter kick to the body but Speyer avoids it.
Addams tries to score with a low kick but Speyer moves his leg out of the way.
Speyer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Addams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Addams throws a solid leg kick but Speyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Addams.
A chopping leg kick lands by Addams.
Speyer lands a nice looking kick to the body. Addams takes a step back to recover.
A solid body kick from Speyer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Speyer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Speyer thows a body kick. Addams tries to catch it but that hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Speyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Speyer just manages to avoid it.
Addams misses with a kick to the body.
Addams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Speyer throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
Speyer connects with a body shot.
Speyer throws a wild body kick that Addams sees coming a mile off.
Speyer lands a head kick. Addams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Speyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Speyer is looking to land body kicks.
Speyer scores with a head kick. Addams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick from Speyer is predictable there
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Addams misses with a low kick.
Speyer throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Addams is looking to clinch but Speyer is avoiding it.
Speyer throws out a counter right but Addams avoids it with no problem.
Addams tries to score with a low kick but Speyer moves his leg out of the way.
Speyer misses with a body kick.
Addams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Addams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Speyer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Speyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Addams.
What Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Speyer tries a head kick but it misses.
Addams looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Addams checks a leg kick.
Addams lands a head kick!

It looks like Amiti Speyer has been cut.
Addams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speyer.
Addams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Speyer throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Speyer misses the target.
Addams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Speyer throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Speyer blocks it.
Addams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speyer is able to avoid easily.
Speyer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Addams on the side of the head.
Addams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams is looking to land body kicks.
Speyer with a nice cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Speyer.

Addams has managed to clinch.
Speyer pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Speyer blocks an elbow strike.
Speyer misses with a punch on the inside.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Speyer as the two fighters clinch.

Speyer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Speyer misses with a jab to the body
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Speyer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Addams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Speyer takes a step back to recover.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Addams tries to land a front kick but Speyer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Addams half committed to a counter leg kick.
Amiti Speyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Addams wants to clinch up but Speyer keeps it at a distance.
Speyer with a nice cross.
Addams wants to clinch up but Speyer keeps it at a distance.
Speyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Speyer checks a leg kick.
Speyer moves out of range as Addams throws a body kick.
Addams connects with a leg kick. Speyer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Speyer defending well as Addams loads up on a big left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Amiti Speyer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Speyer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight for Amiti Speyer!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Amiti Speyer!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Amiti Speyer!

Amiti Speyer wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Amiti Speyer thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.