PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steel Adams (ranked 2242 p4p, 3380 weight class) and Balthazar Bolleke (ranked 263 p4p, 369 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Adams
vs
Bolleke

179 cm
20
160
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
21
155
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Experienced

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steel Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Balthazar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Bolleke manages to circle out of the way.
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Adams tries to clinch up but Bolleke circles away and keeps his distance.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Adams blocks a jab.
Adams tries to clinch there but Bolleke circles away.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bolleke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bolleke lands with a shot to the body.
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Adams.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Bolleke digs a good hook to Adams's body.
Bolleke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams closes the distance looking to clinch

and Bolleke counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bolleke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolleke content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bolleke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Adams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bolleke, into his guard.

Adams looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adams looking to pass the guard.

Bolleke is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adams defends well.

Bolleke 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 knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bolleke on the ground.
Bolleke wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke is still trying to improve position.

Bolleke working for a triangle but Adams defends it easily.

Bolleke 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 stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolleke swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Bolleke trying to control the position.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolleke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Bolleke pushes a forearm under Adams's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Adams is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Balthazar Bolleke!
Balthazar Bolleke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.