PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amir Lohan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grizzly Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grizzly Adams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lohan
vs
Adams

167 cm
26
130 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

190 cm
31
135 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amir Lohan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Adams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lohan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Lohan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Lohan is trying to get an arm triangle but Adams is defending well.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Adams seems to be working for a kimura but Lohan defends the submission attempt.

Adams is looking for a kimura but Lohan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Adams to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lohan is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lohan is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.

That's two 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.

Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Lohan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Lohan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Adams seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lohan has recovered full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams stopping the sweep attempt from Lohan.

Lohan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Adams passes into half guard.

Lohan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lohan's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lohan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lohan is trying to control but can't.

Adams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lohan punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grizzly Adams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lohan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lohan swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Adams has Lohan up against the cage in a clinch.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lohan's face.

It looks like Amir Lohan has been cut.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Lohan blocks with his arms.
Adams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Adams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lohan is defending well for now.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.
Lohan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lohan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lohan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Adams tries to clinch but Lohan moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to clinch but Lohan moves out of range.
Grizzly Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adams clinches.
Lohan letting Adams take a breather here.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Lohan blocks with his arms.
Adams tries a knee to the head but Lohan blocks it.
Adams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lohan's face.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lohan blocks it with crossed arms.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but Lohan blocks with his arms.
Lohan being controlled against the cage.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Adams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams with a knee to the head.
Adams lands a good knee to the midsection. Lohan won't want to take too many of those.
Adams scores with a knee to the head.
Lohan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lohan wants to take the fight to the mat but Adams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amir Lohan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.

Lohan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lohan manages to end up in side control.
Adams is trying to improve his position.

Lohan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Lohan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lohan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
An elbow from Lohan crashes against the mat.

Lohan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lohan wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lohan off and has taken his back!

Lohan showing good submission defense here.
Lohan trying to control the hands but Adams breaks the grip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lohan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Adams's arms.
Lohan tries to roll but Adams sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grizzly Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Amir Lohan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Adams tries to clinch but Lohan moves out of range.
Lohan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lohan paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Adams feints and as Lohan raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lohan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lohan has escaped and now he's on top!

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lohan wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Lohan wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lohan landing with the ground and pound.
Lohan trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Adams has an active guard here but Lohan has managed to pass into half guard.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Lohan is looking for a kimura here.

Lohan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Adams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lohan.

Adams actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lohan trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Adams gets full guard.
Grizzly Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Adams has his foot on Lohan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lohan works his way back into a safe position though.

Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lohan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lohan wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lohan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lohan has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.

Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lohan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lohan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Adams is looking for a triangle but Lohan pushes his legs off easily.
Lohan trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Lohan tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Lohan from controlling successfully.

Adams has his foot on Lohan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lohan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lohan wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.

Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lohan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams keeping moving, preventing Lohan from controlling successfully.
Lohan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Adams is looking for a triangle but Lohan pushes his legs off easily.
Amir Lohan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Adams looking for a guillotine here but Lohan defends easily.
Lohan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grizzly Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

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