PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZyD XV could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Adama's chin.

XV
vs
Adama

187 cm
26
195 lbs
8 - 5 - 0

180 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Decent elbows
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ZyD XV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adama misses with a low kick.
Adama fails to land with a series of punches.
Adama looks to land a combination. XV sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Adama misses.
Adama misses with a jab, cross combination.
William Adama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

XV gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adama is trying to break the clinch but XV is controlling him.
Adama takes an elbow to the forehead.

Adama decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
XV is looking to stand up but Adama won't let him.
XV slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
XV wants to pass the guard but Adama is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama wants to stand and escape but XV is having none of it.
Adama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as XV controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up because ZyD XV just wasn't active enough.

XV pushes Adama up against the cage in a clinch.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Adama successfully pulls guard.
XV wanted to stand there but Adama had control of the position.
Adama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
XV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
XV has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adama is proving hard to escape from.
XV showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref stands the fighters back up because ZyD XV just wasn't active enough.
Adama misses with a wild combination.
XV moves in looking to clinch but Adama pushes him off.
Adama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adama misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama throws a series of punches but XV moves out of range.
Adama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and XV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adama scrambles back to his feet.
Adama keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for XV.
Adama looks to score with a jab to the body but XV is just out of range.
Adama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by XV.

XV has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
XV has Adama pushed against the cage.
Adama wants to get back to striking at distance but XV won't allow it.
XV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
ZyD XV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XV to keep the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XV stalling against the cage.
Adama is trying to drag XV to the mat but XV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
XV controlling the action here for a moment.
XV throws a head punch that misses.
Adama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adama jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
XV lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adama can't get the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that ZyD XV will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adama avoids a punch combination nicely.
XV wants to clinch.
Adama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Adama.
Adama throws a right hand that XV ducks under and follows up with a left that XV also avoids with ease.

XV moves into the clinch.
Adama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XV tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. XV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ZyD XV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
XV is struggling to control the position.
Adama takes a shot to the head.
Adama jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adama has had enough of the clinch but XV keeps him there for the moment.
Adama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
Adama tries to pull guard but XV holds him up against the cage and eventually Adama drops back down to his feet.
Adama tries for a takedown. No joy.

Adama successfully pulls guard.
XV looking to pass the guard.
XV seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
XV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
XV content to stall in guard here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. ZyD XV wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Adama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adama scores with a head kick. XV tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
XV lands a lovely overhand right.

XV clinches.
Adama tries to circle away but XV has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on XV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adama is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Adama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adama is trying to pull guard but XV turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adama is trying to pull guard but XV has him pressed against the cage.
XV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adama is looking for a takedown.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
XV looking to throw knees to the head but Adama is blocking nicely.
XV lands with a right to the head.
XV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
XV tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.
XV lands an elbow just above Adama 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Adama manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
XV looking to sit in guard and control but Adama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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 ZyD XV will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

XV avoids the head kick by Adama.
XV checks the leg kick nicely there.

XV gets a clinch.
XV is pressed up against the cage. Adama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag XV down to the mat. XV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adama misses with a double jab

and XV moves into the clinch.
XV lands a damaging elbow.
Adama tries to circle away but XV has him pinned against the cage.
Adama is trying to pull guard but XV has him pressed against the cage.
XV scores with a knee to the head.
Adama wants a takedown.
ZyD XV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.
XV leaning against his opponent.
Adama tries to break free but XV pushes him back against the cage.
ZyD XV has scored more points in the clinch so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
XV looks to throw an elbow but misses.
XV slows down the pace here.
Adama tries to pull guard but XV holds him up against the cage and eventually Adama drops back down to his feet.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
XV tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adama jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adama is looking to break free of the clinch but XV has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from XV.
Adama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XV to keep the fight standing.
Adama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. XV just stands there and leans against the cage.
XV will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adama up against the cage.
Adama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
XV is pressed up against the cage. Adama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag XV down to the mat. XV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
XV tries to clinch there but Adama circles away.
XV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adama keeps the fight on the outside.
Adama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from XV.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Adama there.

XV gets in close and instigates a clinch.
XV creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adama's defenses.
Nice elbow from XV.
A nice right hand lands inside from XV.
Adama is trying to push XV away but XV has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for XV.
XV misses with a knee strike.
XV stalling.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from XV.
William Adama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.
XV keeps control of Adama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama wants a takedown.
XV lands an elbow just above Adama 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from XV.
Adama is trying to break the clinch but XV is controlling him.
XV lands an elbow just above Adama 's eye.
XV connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adama's face.
Adama tries to circle away but XV has him pinned against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adama has XV pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. XV manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
XV with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adama looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XV landing knees to the head.
Adama takes an elbow to the temple.
ZyD XV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
ZyD XV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for XV, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... ZyD XV!