PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lurch Addams (ranked 1611 p4p, 71 weight class) and Ray Vision (ranked 2824 p4p, 113 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Addams
vs
Vision

225 cm
21
280 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

200 cm
24
295 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lurch Addams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Vision!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Ray Vision has been cut.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vision.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Vision blocks with his arms.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vision tries to pull guard but Addams holds him up against the cage and eventually Vision drops back down to his feet.

Vision pulls guard.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Vision.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Vision is keeping the position.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vision can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vision tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Addams tries to control but Vision wriggling away.
Vision is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams looking to control but Vision is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vision really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vision wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vision is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams fails to advance to Vision's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vision sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vision tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Vision slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams is thwarting Vision's attempts to control the position.

Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vision defends it well.
Vision tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.

Addams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Vision is working away.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vision knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Vision is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vision tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Vision trying to control but Addams postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Vision misses with a head kick.
Vision looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Vision wants to clinch but Addams slips to the side
and Addams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vision's knee momentarily.
Addams tries to clinch up.
Vision is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Addams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Addams moves into range and clinches up with Vision.
Vision is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Addams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vision tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Addams smiles and moves away.
Vision tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Addams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
Vision tries to pull guard but Addams won't allow it.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Vision.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vision avoids it.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Vision tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Addams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vision up against the cage.
Vision blocks an elbow strike.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.

Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vision throws a head kick that misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Vision 's knee.
Addams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Vision looks to clinch
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vision dodges an elbow strike from Addams.

Vision has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Addams regains guard immediately.

Addams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vision defends well.
Vision trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addams is trying to control the position but Vision postures up.

Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vision doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vision manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams is pulling down on Vision's head to control his posture.
Addams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vision trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vision controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vision is working Addams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray Vision has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vision wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Vision has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Addams is trying to keep Vision in close.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vision is one step ahead there.
Vision wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vision advances position into side control!
Vision trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Vision lands a few punches from side control.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
Vision trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vision controls the position.
Vision working away.
Addams is not content to let Vision control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lurch Addams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
That's time! Addams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Vision tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Addams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick from Addams.
Vision throws a right hand that misses
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Vision moves into range and connects with a jab.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vision swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vision just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision fails in his attempt to clinch.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vision.
Vision throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Addams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ray Vision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vision throws a leg kick but Addams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Vision breaks away and moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Addams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vision fails with the takedown.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vision misses with a left hand
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Addams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vision's sensitive parts.
Vision throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vision's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vision wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a leg kick
and Addams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vision falls off balance throwing a combination
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Vision swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Vision 's knee.
Vision has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.
Addams throws a sloppy head kick
and Vision cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vision misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vision can do to turn this around?
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Ray Vision has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vision throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vision misses with a combination
and Addams counters with a nice leg kick.
Vision moves in looking to clinch but Addams pushes him off.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Addams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vision. That did some damage!
Addams thumps Vision with a low kick.
Vision wants to clinch
and Addams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vision really felt that one!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vision loads up on a big right hand but Addams slips the punch.
Addams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vision fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Addams is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Vision closes the distance but Addams moves to the side
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick.
Addams wants to clinch up but Vision keeps it at a distance.
Vision feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams moves out of range as Vision strikes.
Addams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vision throws a leg kick

and Addams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lurch Addams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Addams, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lurch Addams!
A relieved looking Lurch Addams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.