PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jayant Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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.

Singh
vs
Adams

175 cm
25
147 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
18
155 lbs
3 - 5 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jayant Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Adams!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Singh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.

Singh moves into the clinch.

Singh breaks from the clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Singh.
Adams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jayant Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Adams.
Singh displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Adams.
Adams shoots for a takedown but Singh saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Singh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Adams enables Singh to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Adams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Singh passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Singh is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Singh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is keen to just control but Adams is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Singh has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Singh manages to capitalize on a mistake by Adams to take his back!
Adams is really stuck here.

Singh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Adams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh keeps control of the position as Adams tries to break free.
Singh trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Adams doesn't escape.
Will Singh go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Singh lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but Singh has full control of the position and if anything, Adams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh keeps control of the position as Adams tries to break free.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Will Singh go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Singh is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Adams is defending well though. Singh let's go of the attempt for now.
Singh tries to get the hooks in deep but Adams pushed the leg off.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but Singh has full control of the position and if anything, Adams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Adams looking very determined here, making life difficult for Singh.
Adams tries to roll but Singh sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.

Singh has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Adams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Adams trying to get back to his feet but Singh is in full control for now.
Singh has good solid back control here.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayant Singh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Singh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Adams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Singh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adams somewhat.
Adams fails to land the takedown.
Jayant Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Adams.

Singh gets the takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams prevents Singh from moving into mount.
Adams tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

Singh has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Adams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singh lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Adams is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Adams can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet but Singh has full control of the position and if anything, Adams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Singh gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Adams covers up after that shot from Singh.
Singh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Adams can do to turn this around?

Singh is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Adams taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Singh.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jayant Singh!
The defeated Max Adams had this to say: 'Next time I'm just bring more pain '.