PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Vatali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams has chosen Death Blooms By Mudvayne as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Vatali
vs
Adams

188 cm
26
210 lbs
19 - 7 - 0

191 cm
26
278 lbs
12 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe Vatali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jamie Adams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vatali fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Adams gets tackled into the cage by Vatali. Vatali maintains the clinch.
Vatali has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Vatali goes for a takedown attempt but Adams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vatali throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Adams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vatali. That's going to slow Adams down.
Adams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

It looks like Joe Vatali has been cut.
Vatali missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vatali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Adams misses with a right hand
and Vatali counters with a body kick.

Vatali clinches up with Adams and pushes him back against the cage.
Vatali stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Adams cracks Vatali with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vatali trying to land knees to the body.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Adams.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Adams works on Vatali's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatali.
Adams is trying to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling him.
Vatali is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Adams looks gassed!
Vatali lands a body shot.
Adams tries to break the clinch but Vatali is controlling the position.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the body.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatali lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Vatali controls his hands.
Vatali working Adams over with knees to the body.
Vatali prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.
Vatali taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vatali using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Adams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vatali is trying to drag Adams to the mat but Adams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Adams is trying to break free.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Adams punishes Vatali's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatali tests Adams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vatali moves away.

Vatali has managed to clinch.
Vatali prevents a body shot from Adams.
A right handed body shot lands from Vatali.
Vatali prevents a body shot from Adams.
Vatali keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vatali is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vatali is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Vatali won't allow it.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Adams avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Vatali stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Vatali.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatali.
Vatali works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali lands with a light punch inside.
Adams wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Adams misses with a body punch.
Vatali just leaning against Adams, taking a breather.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vatali misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Vatali with a knee to the head.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Vatali landing knees to the head.
Adams looking to slow down the pace here.
Vatali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
A knee to the head by Vatali.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Vatali lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Vatali to work.
Vatali gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Vatali lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vatali dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Vatali landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Vatali - that landed with a thud.
Vatali lands a knee to the body.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatali lands a knee to the body.
Vatali lands a left hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.

Vatali is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Adams can't fight it off and eventually Vatali manages to take the fight to the floor. Adams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vatali looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vatali stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Vatali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Vatali's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adams misses with the combination.
Adams misses with a right hand
enabling Vatali to counter with a crisp jab.

Vatali pushes Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams misses the shot to the body.
Vatali tries to clinch up.

Vatali has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Adams avoiding damage as Vatali throws knees to the body.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vatali connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Jamie Adams has been cut.
Adams is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Adams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Vatali.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vatali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Adams's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vatali digs a right hand into Adams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adams's gas tank.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
Vatali throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
Vatali works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Vatali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatali works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vatali drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Adams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Vatali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Vatali.
A short body shot lands from Vatali as the two fighters clinch.
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vatali scores a nice knee to the body.
Vatali with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vatali unloads a knee to the mid-section. Adams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Vatali here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Knees to the body from Vatali.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Vatali.
Vatali connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams's face.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vatali's elbow.
Vatali digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vatali tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Adams avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Adams.
Vatali lands an uppercut.
Vatali lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vatali lands a shot to the body.
Vatali connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatali obliges.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.

Vatali has Adams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Vatali pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Adams tumbling to the mat - Vatali dives into Adams's guard.
Vatali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vatali slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Vatali off and has taken his back!
Vatali trying to control the hands but Adams won't let him.

Adams is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Adams missing with strikes from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Adams doesn't have the hooks in and Vatali manages to turn into his guard.
Vatali lands a couple of elbows.
Adams wants to sweep here but Vatali controlling him for the moment.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Vatali from controlling successfully.
Vatali thows a big elbow that misses.
Vatali trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joe Vatali dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Vatali comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Adams with a hook.
Jamie Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vatali takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Adams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Vatali moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali missing with knees to the body.
Adams wants to break free but Vatali has control.
Vatali presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vatali crunches a lovely knee into Adams's ribcage.
Vatali is leaning against Adams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vatali tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Vatali lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatali blocks a body shot from Adams.
Vatali tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vatali landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Vatali lands a nice shot to the body.
Vatali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Vatali.
Vatali landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vatali lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right from Vatali on the inside.
Vatali putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Adams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

Vatali tightens his grip and picks Adams up, before dumping him to the ground. Adams manages to land in guard.
Vatali cracks Adams with a solid left hand.
Vatali is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Adams wants to hit a switch here but Vatali passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adams there!
Vatali is landing with some decent strikes but Adams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Vatali working Adams over with strikes here.

Adams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Vatali.
Jamie Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Vatali working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vatali prevents Adams from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams trying to hold on to Vatali's head to control him but Vatali postures up.
Vatali seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatali scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Vatali is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
Vatali thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Vatali wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Vatali is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams wants to control but Vatali is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Adams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Adams working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams can't keep his opponent in guard - Vatali advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Adams is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vatali trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vatali seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Vatali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vatali 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Vatali!