PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Furious George (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esteynid Adelar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelar has chosen Bacteria! as his entrance music. Esteynid Adelar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Furious George's chin.

George
vs
Adelar

177 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
20
163 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Furious George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Esteynid Adelar!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
George has his takedown stuffed

and Adelar counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
George is looking to stand up but Adelar isn't so interested in that idea.
George wants to sweep here but Adelar controlling him for the moment.
Adelar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with George. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
George has control of Adelar's left arm, preventing Adelar from doing any damage.
George 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 one minute gone in the round.
George pulls Adelar in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Furious George wasn't doing enough on the ground.
George stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and George wants it to stay on the feet.
Furious George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George misses with a shot to the body

and Adelar holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
George is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Adelar goes for a takedown in the clinch but George prevents it.

Adelar tightens his grip and picks George up, before dumping him to the ground. George manages to land in guard.
Adelar trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
George working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

George has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adelar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adelar trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
George manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Adelar is squirming around, avoiding George's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George takes Adelar's back.
Adelar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
George throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Adelar holding both George 's hands and preventing any damage.
Will George go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Adelar covering up well and avoiding damage.
George thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.

George is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Adelar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Adelar has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

George has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

George is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Adelar is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Furious George!