PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adamus Kapalka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blevins comes to the cage accompanied by Childish Gambino- Let Me Dope You. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Blevins
vs
Kapalka

185 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
20
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dick Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adamus Kapalka!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kapalka shoots in for a takedown but Blevins shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Kapalka has Blevins up against the cage in a clinch.
Kapalka lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blevins.

Kapalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kapalka slaps away a takedown attempt from Blevins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kapalka lands an overhand right.
Blevins dives in and grabs Kapalka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kapalka pushes down on Blevins's head and hops out.
Horrible takedown by Kapalka or perhaps it was just good defense by Blevins which made him look bad.
Blevins shoots for a takedown but Kapalka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Blevins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Blevins!
Blevins tries a head kick but it misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kapalka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blevins. That did some damage!
Kapalka blocks a head kick by Blevins.
Blevins is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Blevins as Kapalka shoots in.
Blevins on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kapalka. Kapalka obviously looking to wear him down.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapalka but Kapalka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kapalka shoots in but no luck this time.
Blevins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blevins throws the left hand but Kapalka avoids the punch easily.
Kapalka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blevins.

Kapalka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Kapalka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kapalka slows the pace down.
Kapalka misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Blevins tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kapalka wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapalka staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Kapalka thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Blevins manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kapalka trying to control from the bottom.
Kapalka is concentrating on defense, preventing Blevins from advancing position.
Blevins wants to take a breather but Kapalka is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blevins wants to stand but Kapalka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Blevins wants to pass the guard but Kapalka is defending well.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Blevins just wasn't active enough.
Kapalka misses with a takedown attempt - Blevins sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapalka as he avoids it easily.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kapalka sprawls well. Kapalka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blevins gets slowly back to his feet.
Kapalka shoots in but no luck this time.
Blevins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kapalka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kapalka wants it to stay on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Blevins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kapalka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blevins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adamus Kapalka dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Kapalka has closed the distance and engaged Blevins in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Blevins wants to take the fight to the mat but Kapalka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blevins is trying to drag Kapalka to the mat but Kapalka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Blevins misses with a punch to the body.
Kapalka keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Blevins's efforts to push away.
Kapalka looking for a takedown.
Blevins wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Blevins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kapalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blevins shoots in and drives through. Kapalka sprawls well.
Blevins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kapalka circles away.
Dick Blevins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kapalka fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Blevins misses.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapalka as he avoids it easily.
Kapalka shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Blevins as he avoids it easily.
Blevins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kapalka, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kapalka avoids the head kick by Blevins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins tries to clinch but Kapalka is having none of it.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapalka but Kapalka pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Kapalka rushes Blevins and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kapalka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Blevins is trying to push Kapalka away but Kapalka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Blevins tries to break free but Kapalka pushes him back against the cage.

Kapalka pulls guard effortlessly.
Blevins trying to control the position from guard on top but Kapalka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Blevins drops back looking for a leg! Kapalka is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kapalka manages to kick Blevins off! Blevins jumps back into Kapalka's guard.
Kapalka looking to control.
Blevins trying to control but Kapalka is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dick Blevins just wasn't active enough.
Kapalka needs to keep his hands up - Blevins had a free shot at his head there.

Blevins has managed to clinch.
A short left from Kapalka.

Kapalka breaks from the clinch.
Blevins dives in and grabs Kapalka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kapalka pushes down on Blevins's head and hops out.
Blevins wants to clinch but Kapalka slips to the side

and Kapalka counters by moving into the clinch.
Kapalka wants to take the fight to the mat but Blevins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kapalka is pressed up against the cage. Blevins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kapalka down to the mat. Kapalka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kapalka shoots in looking for a takedown but Blevins manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kapalka's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blevins shoots for a double leg takedown but Kapalka sprawls well. He's pushed Blevins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dick Blevins will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Kapalka blocks the body kick.
Blevins closes the distance looking to clinch

and Kapalka counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kapalka tries for a takedown but Blevins manages to get underhooks.
Kapalka is looking for a takedown.

Kapalka breaks the clinch.
Kapalka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blevins manages to avoid it.
Blevins wants to clinch up but Kapalka keeps it at a distance.
Blevins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kapalka closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Kapalka - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Kapalka escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kapalka tries to clinch but Blevins is having none of it.
Blevins tries to clinch up.
Blevins throws a chopping leg kick but Kapalka manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kapalka dives in and grabs Blevins's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blevins pushes down on Kapalka's head and hops out.
Dick Blevins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adamus Kapalka.
Kapalka fails with a takedown attempt.
Blevins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapalka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blevins wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Blevins or perhaps it was just good defense by Kapalka which made him look bad.
Dick Blevins is winning the standup battle so far.
Blevins tries to clinch but Kapalka moves out of range.
Kapalka tries a head kick but it misses.
Blevins shoots for a takedown but Kapalka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blevins throws a one two combo.
Blevins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blevins is looking to clinch but Kapalka is avoiding it.
Blevins fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins tries to clinch but Kapalka is having none of it.

Kapalka drives through and clinches with Blevins against the cage.

Kapalka manages to break the clinch.
Kapalka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kapalka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kapalka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Blevins sprawls well. Blevins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kapalka gets slowly back to his feet.
Blevins looks for a takedown but Kapalka sprawls well.
Blevins misses with a takedown attempt - Kapalka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Kapalka gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Kapalka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kapalka tries for a takedown but Blevins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapalka but Kapalka pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kapalka shoots for a takedown but Blevins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Blevins throws a right hand that Kapalka ducks under and follows up with a left that Kapalka also avoids with ease.
Blevins throws a leg kick that is checked

and Kapalka counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kapalka.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Kapalka drags the fight down to the ground.
Blevins with a flurry of punches that miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Adamus Kapalka.
I think Kapalka 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adamus Kapalka!