PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Perelman (ranked 6878 p4p, 245 weight class) and Carlton Adesanya (ranked 5963 p4p, 232 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Perelman
vs
Adesanya

175 cm
19
134 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

160 cm
19
147 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Conviction

Sportivité
Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Grigori Perelman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Carlton Adesanya!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adesanya tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Perelman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Adesanya should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Adesanya flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adesanya felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

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

Perelman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adesanya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perelman is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perelman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Perelman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Adesanya has managed to free his arm - good work.
Perelman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adesanya keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Perelman is looking for a kimura but Adesanya is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Perelman to get the leverage.
Perelman is looking to take a break and control but Adesanya is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Perelman is trying to work for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya is trying to stand.
Perelman will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perelman seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Adesanya looks like he's trying to stand up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perelman trying to control from half guard but Adesanya is working away.

Perelman is trying to work for a kimura but Adesanya is defending well.
Perelman is trying to control. Adesanya wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perelman is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Perelman is trying to control here but Adesanya has managed to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perelman uses his free foot to push down on Adesanya's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Adesanya.

Perelman looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Perelman wants to control the pace but Adesanya is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Adesanya defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Perelman.
Perelman content just to control the position here.

Perelman working for a submission but Adesanya is keeping him at bay.
Perelman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Perelman takes Adesanya's back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Perelman working for a choke but Adesanya is defending well.

Adesanya showing good submission defense here.
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!

Perelman working for a choke but Adesanya is defending well.
Adesanya is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Perelman off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.

Perelman has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Adesanya is defending well but eventually Perelman manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Adesanya has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grigori Perelman!
A very excited looking Grigori Perelman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.