PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Galen Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Papito Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Adams
vs
Anastasio

180 cm
18
214 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Galen Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Papito Anastasio!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Konstantin Menshow and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio shoots in but Adams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Anastasio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anastasio throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Adams tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck for Anastasio with that takedown attempt.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anastasio.
Galen Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papito Anastasio.

Adams scores with a takedown into Anastasio's guard.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Anastasio is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Anastasio is trying to keep Adams in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is in close to Anastasio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anastasio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Anastasio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Anastasio's brow.
Anastasio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Adams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams prevents Anastasio from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio trying to keep a closed guard but Adams is proving a slippery customer.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Adams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Adams distracts Anastasio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Anastasio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Anastasio manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Anastasio's guard.
Adams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anastasio's head.
Anastasio has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Anastasio 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Anastasio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Anastasio is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Anastasio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Adams is one step ahead there.
Adams with a nice head shot there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Anastasio's head.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Anastasio is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Adams working some strikes from top position.
Anastasio has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.

Adams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Adams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Anastasio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Adams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Anastasio shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Adams as he jumps to the side.
Anastasio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Anastasio moves into the clinch successfully.

Anastasio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anastasio misses the shot to the body.
Adams looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams drives through with a takedown into Anastasio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Anastasio working a defensive guard here.
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Anastasio for as long as he can get away with.

Adams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Papito Anastasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Anastasio.
Anastasio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Adams pinned against the cage. Adams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galen Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Papito Anastasio.

Adams clinches up against the cage.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anastasio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Anastasio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio tries to pull guard but Adams holds him up against the cage and eventually Anastasio drops back down to his feet.
Adams jumps guard but Anastasio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anastasio tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Anastasio stops a takedown attempt from Adams.
Anastasio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Adams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Anastasio controlling the action here for a moment.
Anastasio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to pull guard but Anastasio forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Adams jumps guard but Anastasio turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Anastasio leaning his opponent against the cage.

Adams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Anastasio uses from the top position.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Anastasio from controlling successfully.
Anastasio must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Anastasio trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anastasio being controlled here momentarily.
Anastasio trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Adams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Galen Adams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Adams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Anastasio tries to land a front kick but Adams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Anastasio has a takedown stuffed.
Adams jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Anastasio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
As Anastasio looks to move away, Adams throws a big counter combo but Anastasio just gets out of the way.

Adams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Anastasio to the mat! Anastasio manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams landing with the ground and pound.
Galen Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Adams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams distracts Anastasio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Anastasio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Anastasio working a defensive guard here.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Anastasio controls Adams momentarily but Adams frees himself.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio being controlled here, momentarily.
Adams chips away with some ground and pound.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anastasio is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea.

Anastasio 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.
Anastasio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio working a defensive guard here.
Adams is in close to Anastasio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Adams lands a couple of elbows.
Adams lands a couple of digs.
Adams distracts Anastasio with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Adams lands a couple of digs.

Anastasio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Anastasio's brow.
Adams with a nice head shot there.
Anastasio has momentary wrist control but Adams slips an elbow through the middle.
Adams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Anastasio is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Adams stands up over Anastasio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.

Anastasio 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.
Adams connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Anastasio's brow.
Papito Anastasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galen Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Adams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Galen Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adams, 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26

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