PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terance Proctor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Adams has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Proctor
vs
Adams

200 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

191 cm
20
218 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Backyard Fighting
Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Terance Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Adams!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Proctor scores with a takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proctor postures up.
Proctor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Adams trying to strike off his back.

Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Proctor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Proctor wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.

Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Proctor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Proctor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Proctor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Proctor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Proctor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor controlling from the top position.
Proctor takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Proctor won't allow Adams to sweep him here.

Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams wants to get back to his feet but Proctor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Proctor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Proctor is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proctor controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Terance Proctor wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Proctor. Those never looked like landing.

Proctor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proctor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.

Adams working for a triangle but Proctor defends it easily.
Proctor stays in close to Adams's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Proctor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Proctor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Proctor passes into side control.
Adams is not content to let Proctor control the position.

Proctor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Proctor wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor is putting a hurting on Adams here, landing some big shots from side control.

Proctor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Proctor wants to control but Adams is keeping him busy.
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Adams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Proctor controls the pace.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Proctor defends well.
Adams looks winded!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Proctor pushing down on Adams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Proctor seems content to control.

Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Proctor pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proctor lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Proctor in particular looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Proctor wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Adams is staying active underneath Proctor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

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

Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Proctor pulls his head out easily.
Adams is trying to stand back up but Proctor is controlling him

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proctor connects with a nice short shot to Adams's temple.
Adams trying to hold on to Proctor's head to control him but Proctor postures up.

Proctor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Proctor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Proctor is controlling the pace.
Proctor trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Proctor 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 Proctor.
Proctor works his way into side control.

Proctor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Adams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Adams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Adams seems a little lost for a moment, as Proctor dominates the positioning.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Proctor is trying to get an arm triangle but Adams is defending well.
Adams struggling a bit here.
Adams is trying to work for a sweep but Proctor has mounted him!
Proctor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Proctor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams is squirming around, avoiding Proctor's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Terance Proctor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Adams fails with the takedown

and Proctor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Proctor stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Adams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Proctor presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Proctor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Adams can't escape the position.

Proctor is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Adams has managed to escape the submission attempt.

Proctor is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Adams can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proctor controlling the pace for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams throwing hammer fists to the chest of Proctor. What's that going to do exactly?
Adams really wants to buck Proctor off and get back to his feet.
Proctor controlling his opponent.

Proctor moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Adams has worked his arm free - good work by Adams!
Adams manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor controlling the action here.
Adams trying to hold on to Proctor's head to control him but Proctor postures up.
Still in half guard, Proctor seems content to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Proctor stops Adams from getting back to his feet.
Adams is breathing heavily.

Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Proctor content to control rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proctor content to stall in guard here.

Adams has his foot on Proctor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Proctor works his way back into a safe position though.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Proctor controls the pace.
Proctor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Adams's head.
Proctor is working Adams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Proctor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Proctor controls from within his opponent's guard.

Proctor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Adams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Proctor controls the pace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Proctor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Terance Proctor.
Proctor keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Adams wants it to stay on the feet.
Tommy Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Proctor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Adams tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Proctor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Adams's guard now.

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Proctor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Proctor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Proctor passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Proctor working over Adams with some ground and pound. Adams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Proctor blocks the strikes from Adams.
Adams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Proctor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Proctor is pushing down on Adams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Adams is fighting to maintain full guard but Proctor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Adams is trying to maintain the position but Proctor is very close to passing his half guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Proctor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Adams is just riding it out for now. Proctor eventually gives up the hold.
Proctor is thwarting Adams's attempts to control the position.
Adams is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Proctor is staying active.
Proctor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Proctor trying to control from Adams's half guard. Adams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Proctor passes Adams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Proctor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Adams reverses the position - he's now on top in Proctor's guard.
Adams slips nicely into half guard.

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

Proctor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Proctor trying to control from the bottom.
Proctor is trying to control but Adams passes into side control!
Proctor controls the position for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Adams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Proctor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Terance Proctor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Proctor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 20:18
Judge William Peck scores the fight 20:18
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 20:18

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terance Proctor!
Terance Proctor took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Backyard Fighting for their support in the buildup to the fight.