PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight kickboxing rules bout between Johnny Waldron (ranked 20818 p4p, 1763 weight class) and Fester Adams (ranked 248 p4p, 93 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Waldron
vs
Adams

200 cm
39
280
23 - 23 - 0

209 cm
28
273
16 - 6 - 0

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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 23 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Waldron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Fester Adams !
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waldron swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waldron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Adams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Johnny Waldron has been cut.
Waldron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Waldron throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adams counters with a left to the body.
Adams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Waldron.
Waldron tries to clinch but Adams moves out of range.
Adams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Waldron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Waldron takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Adams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Waldron if he has to take too many more of those.
Adams tries to bum rush Waldron with a series of wild strikes but Waldron uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Waldron on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnny Waldron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Adams .
Adams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

Adams rushes Waldron and presses him up against the ropes.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Waldron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Waldron.
Waldron comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Waldron throws an elbow but misses.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldron misses with some punches.
Waldron tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waldron misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams throws a punch but it's blocked by Waldron.
Adams 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Waldron misses with a knee to the head.
Adams tries to throw a body punch but Waldron avoids it by throwing Adams back against the ropes.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waldron misses with the head strike.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Adams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Waldron seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adams can turn it around.
Waldron lands a knee to the head.

It looks like Fester Adams has been cut.
Adams swings wildly with an uppercut but Waldron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adams working aggressively here.
Waldron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fester Adams will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Adams ducks under a wild hook from Waldron.
Waldron closes the distance but Adams moves to the side
and Adams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Waldron tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Adams 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Waldron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice uppercut.
Waldron gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Adams moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron lands with a light punch inside.
Adams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Waldron blocks a body shot from Adams .
Waldron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Waldron.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Waldron is working Adams over against the ropes.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Waldron takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Waldron's elbow.
Waldron blocks an uppercut.
Waldron misses with a knee strike.
Johnny Waldron has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adams dodges an elbow strike from Waldron.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Adams working aggressively here.
Waldron lands an elbow inside that Adams shrugs off.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Waldron throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waldron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Waldron connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adams 's face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams managing to block the knees to the body from Waldron.
Waldron throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Waldron pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Waldron misses with a knee strike.
Waldron tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Waldron with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Waldron 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!

That kick from Adams tenderised Waldron's leg. Waldron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Adams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fester Adams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Waldron takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Adams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Waldron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Adams lands a jab.
Waldron misses with a left hand
letting Adams counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waldron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Waldron misses with a hook
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Waldron thinking.
Waldron is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Adams 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldron keeps Adams at a distance using the push kick.
Waldron throws a big shot that misses.
Adams throws a big counter head kick but Waldron avoids it with no problem.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Waldron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adams misses with an uppercut.
Waldron tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Adams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Adams does it's job there.
Waldron throws a combination that misses
enabling Adams to counter with a crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waldron lands with a cross.
Waldron ducks under a wild hook from Adams .
Waldron fires out a quick counter leg kick but Adams just manages to avoid it.
Waldron misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adams counters with a leg kick.
Waldron takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Adams misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Waldron!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waldron throws a sloppy body shot

and Adams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fester Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fester Adams !
Fester Adams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.