PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saper Pervyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams comes to the cage accompanied by Animal I Have Become by 3 Days Grace. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Adams
vs
Pervyu

200 cm
25
255 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
245 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hunter Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saper Pervyu!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Dean Styles and Franklyn Lucas.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pervyu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pervyu swinging wildly here.
Pervyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Saper Pervyu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pervyu is looking to regain half guard here but Adams keeps moving and retains side control.

Adams swings around for an armbar but Pervyu sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.

Pervyu drops back, looking for a kneebar! Adams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Adams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Adams!

Adams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams working away.
Pervyu sneaks back into half guard.

Adams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.
Pervyu is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pervyu manages to get to full guard.

Pervyu has an active guard here but Adams has managed to pass into half guard.
Pervyu trying to hold on to Adams's head to control him but Adams postures up.

Pervyu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pervyu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pervyu regains full guard. Nicely done.

Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.

Pervyu has his foot on Adams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Adams works his way back into a safe position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pervyu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pervyu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pervyu!

Pervyu thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Adams regains half guard, as Pervyu was trying to land strikes.

Pervyu is looking for a kimura here.

Pervyu is working for a submission of some sort.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pervyu looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Pervyu wants to work for an arm triangle but Adams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saper Pervyu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Adams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pervyu swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Pervyu misses with a two punch combination.
Good exchange - Pervyu coming out on top.
Pervyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pervyu swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pervyu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pervyu misses with a wild combination.
Nice sprawl there from Pervyu as Adams shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervyu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pervyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Adams tries for a takedown but Pervyu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Adams dodges the punch combination from Pervyu.
Saper Pervyu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pervyu circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hunter Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pervyu's guard.

Pervyu is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.

Pervyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Pervyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pervyu throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

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

Pervyu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.

Pervyu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pervyu is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.

Pervyu is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Pervyu is retaining full guard.

Pervyu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.

Pervyu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.
Saper Pervyu has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Pervyu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pervyu manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Pervyu's guard.

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Pervyu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Pervyu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Adams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Saper Pervyu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Pervyu moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Pervyu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Adams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pervyu cracks a nice hook into Adams's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pervyu.
Pervyu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adams rather than just go for the knockout.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Adams takes one on the button.
Pervyu misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Pervyu.
Pervyu thows a body shot but no joy.
Adams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pervyu misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pervyu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Adams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pervyu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pervyu swings for the body but Adams moves out of range.
Adams blocks a jab.
Pervyu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Adams doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Pervyu.
Pervyu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Pervyu.
Pervyu lands with a nice body punch.
Pervyu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.
Pervyu lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pervyu misses with an uppercut.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Pervyu had a free shot at his head there.
Pervyu throws a series of punches but Adams avoids them all with ease.
Pervyu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pervyu lands with a good body shot.
Pervyu throws a big shot that misses.

Adams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.
Pervyu is trying to stand up here but Adams is controlling him well.

Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervyu has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Pervyu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.

Pervyu actively working from the bottom here.

Pervyu looking for submissions off his back.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pervyu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

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.

Adams feints and as Pervyu raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams advances to half guard.

Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pervyu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.

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

Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervyu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hunter Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pervyu has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pervyu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saper Pervyu!