PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregorio Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Adams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gregorio Russell's chin.

Russell
vs
Adams

216 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

205 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregorio Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brian Adams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Russell is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Adams to keep the fight standing.

Adams has clasped his hands together around Russell's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Russell is looking for a sweep.

Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell is looking to reverse the position.
Russell can't do much from the bottom here.
Adams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Adams moves into full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams unloads with some shots from mount but Russell bucks and avoids them well.
Russell regains half guard.

Adams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Russell to get to his feet.

Russell tries to keep at a distance but Adams has taken the fight into the clinch.

Adams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Russell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams pulls Russell in close to prevent any damage.
Russell prevents Adams from getting back to his feet.

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

Adams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Adams managing to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to keep a closed guard but Russell is proving a slippery customer.
Russell throws a big right hand that misses.
Russell trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Adams looking to score a takedown here. Russell is defending well but Adams drives through and ends up in Russell's guard.
Adams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Russell holds on and takes a little breather.
Adams stops Russell from standing up.
Russell looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Russell is trying to keep Adams in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gregorio Russell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Russell darts in looking for a takedown but Adams gets double underhooks and turns Russell into the cage.
Adams trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Adams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Adams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Adams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Russell on his heels. He'll look to pass Russell's guard now, I'm sure.
Russell is trying to keep Adams in close.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Adams. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Russell looking to control but Adams passes into half guard.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Russell is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Russell wants to get back to full guard.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Russell.
Adams sitting in guard here, content to control.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Brian Adams wasn't active enough on the ground.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Adams throws out a leg kick but Russell moves out of range and Adams only half commits.

Adams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Adams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Russell is trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Adams.
Adams working away.

Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Russell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Adams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Russell wants to control but Adams is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams trying to pass the guard but Russell defending well.
Brian Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Adams prevents Russell from standing back up.
Adams prevents Russell from improving his position.
Adams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Russell trying to control from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Adams shoots in and bounces Russell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Adams advances to half guard.
Russell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Adams wants to control from the top but Russell keeps moving.
Adams postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Adams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Adams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Russell sprawls well initially but Adams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Russell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Adams is working away from the top position though.
Adams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Adams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Russell's head.
Russell tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell won't allow Adams to pass to mount.
Russell tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Russell tries to roll over but Adams keeps him under control.
Russell pushes Adams off looking to stand but Adams dives back in and keeps control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Adams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is looking for a sweep.
Adams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Russell asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Adams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Adams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Russell wants to get back to his feet.
Adams is trying to control the action in half guard but Russell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Adams is looking to stall here but Russell recovers full guard.
Russell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell trying to control the position.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Russell is keeping the position.
Adams controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Brian Adams.
Adams tries to clinch up but Russell circles away and keeps his distance.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Adams!