PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Opeantubes (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
Opeantubes

190 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

194 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Inexperienced

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 Amsterdam, John Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Phil Opeantubes!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Opeantubes.

Adams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Opeantubes to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Opeantubes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Adams has his foot on Opeantubes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opeantubes works his way back into a safe position though.
Opeantubes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Adams tries to roll over but Opeantubes keeps him under control.

Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams wants to control but Opeantubes is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Opeantubes 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Adams actively working from the bottom here.
Adams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

Adams actively working from the bottom here.

Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Opeantubes prevents Adams from improving his position.

Opeantubes is trying to work for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Opeantubes is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Adams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Adams looking for submissions off his back.
Adams tries to roll over but Opeantubes keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams is not content to let Opeantubes control the position.

Adams actively working from the bottom here.

Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Opeantubes pulls his head out easily.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Opeantubes.
Opeantubes moves nicely into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

Adams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Opeantubes pulls his head out easily.
Opeantubes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Adams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Adams.
Opeantubes wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.

Adams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Opeantubes wants to get up but he can't break Adams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Opeantubes trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Opeantubes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Adams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Opeantubes has managed to get both his arms back between Adams's legs - danger averted.

Adams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Opeantubes defends well.
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Opeantubes is one step ahead there.

Adams has his foot on Opeantubes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Opeantubes works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Opeantubes trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Opeantubes is sitting in close to Adams's body. Adams has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Opeantubes is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Opeantubes is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Adams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Adams!