PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kauko Johan Talo (ranked 3308 p4p, 3884 weight class) and Adrian Atkins (ranked 382 p4p, 434 weight class). Adrian Atkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Talo
vs
Atkins

202 cm
31
250
5 - 5 - 0

184 cm
29
213
6 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Fast

Knock Out Sups

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kauko Johan Talo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Adrian Atkins!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Talo throws a leg kick which misses Atkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Atkins tries to avoid it.
Atkins dives in and grabs Talo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Talo pushes down on Atkins's head and hops out.
Atkins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Talo tries to counter with a takedown but Atkins is quick to defend against it.
Atkins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Talo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kauko Johan Talo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Atkins.

Atkins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Atkins has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Talo!
Talo is trying to escape the mount.
Talo is working hard here to advance position.
Talo blocking the ground and pound.
Atkins throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Talo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkins wants to pass the guard but Talo is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Atkins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Talo!
Talo is in all sorts of trouble here.

Atkins working for a guillotine from mount but Talo is in no mood to give up.
Talo is looking to improve his position but Atkins isn't that keen on the idea.
Atkins throws some wild stikes that Talo manages to avoid easily.
Talo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Atkins can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Talo is looking to escape.
Atkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Talo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Atkins is pressing down on Talo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Talo is holding on for now.
Atkins passes to side control.
Atkins working away.
Atkins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Talo tries to improve position but can't.
Talo wants to control but Atkins postures up.
Talo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Talo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talo is controlling the pace.
Atkins gets back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkins working a defensive guard here.

Atkins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Atkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Talo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Atkins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Talo has managed to get both his arms back between Atkins's legs - danger averted.
Talo trying to control but Atkins is working from the bottom.
Atkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Talo manages to get himself to full guard.

Atkins trying to control but Talo is working from the bottom.
Talo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkins looking to pass the guard.

Atkins drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Atkins as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Talo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Atkins! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Adrian Atkins!
Adrian Atkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.