PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Federico Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gui Teixeira (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
Teixeira

157 cm
24
151 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Federico Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gui Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Fujiwara.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teixeira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Adams counters by moving into the clinch.
Adams stops a takedown attempt from Teixeira.
Adams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teixeira backwards.
Adams misses with a knee to the head.

Adams works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams controlling from the top position.

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

Teixeira throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adams uses it to pass to side control.
Adams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Teixeira on the ground.
Teixeira being controlled for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Adams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Adams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Teixeira!
Teixeira gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Teixeira.
Adams is controlling the pace.
Teixeira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Adams controlling the action here.

Teixeira is defending against the submission attempts here by Adams.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams controlling the action here.
Teixeira wants to get back to his feet.
Adams slips a nice elbow through Teixeira's hands, connecting with Teixeira's forehead.

Teixeira actively working from the bottom here.
Adams wants to stand but Teixeira has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Adams seems content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Adams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Adams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Teixeira looks to land a body kick but Adams moved away.
Teixeira tries to clinch but Adams is having none of it.
Teixeira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Adams circles away quickly and effectively.

Adams feints and as Teixeira raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Adams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Adams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Federico Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Adams forces his way into half guard.

Adams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Teixeira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Adams.
Adams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams prevents Teixeira from improving his position.
Teixeira gets back to full guard.
Adams tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Teixeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.

Teixeira 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 tries to free his leg and advance position but Teixeira is retaining full guard.

Teixeira 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.
Teixeira is breathing heavily.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Teixeira's brow.
Adams content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Teixeira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Adams defends it easily.
Adams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Federico Adams has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Teixeira is trying to escape the position but Adams is controlling the position.
Teixeira regains half guard.
Teixeira looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Teixeira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Federico Adams dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Teixeira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Adams rushes Teixeira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Adams successfully pulls guard.
Teixeira wanted to stand there but Adams had control of the position.
Adams controlling the position.
Teixeira throwing strikes from guard but Adams blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Teixeira passes into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to control but Teixeira postures up.
Adams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Teixeira wants to stand but Adams is controlling his arm.
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.

Teixeira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Adams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Teixeira's guard! Nice work there by Adams!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira keeping full guard, as Adams tries to pass.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Teixeira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adams is aware though and is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Adams slips nicely into half guard.
Teixeira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Teixeira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Adams pulls his head out easily.
Teixeira is trying to maintain the position but Adams is very close to passing his half guard.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams prevents Teixeira from standing back up.
Adams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Adams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Teixeira for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Federico Adams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Teixeira throws a leg kick but Adams moved away.
Gui Teixeira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Federico Adams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Federico 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

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