PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Firbino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Firbino
vs
Adams

195 cm
28
220 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

190 cm
20
260 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andre Firbino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samuel Adams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams shoots in but Firbino avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Firbino keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Adams closes the distance and clinches up with Firbino, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes Firbino against the cage but Firbino circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andre Firbino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Adams.

Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Firbino is not content to let Adams control the position.
Adams is chipping away with strikes.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Firbino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Adams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Firbino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Adams but great work by Firbino.
Firbino is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to regain half guard here but Firbino keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams tries to buck Firbino off but Firbino is having none of it.
Firbino working away.
Adams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Adams tries to roll over but Firbino keeps him under control.
Adams is still trying to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Firbino wants to take a breather but Adams is having none of it.
Firbino perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Adams wants to improve his position but Firbino is controlling well.
Adams gets full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Firbino from controlling successfully.
Adams controlling the position.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Firbino wants to control the position but Adams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Adams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Firbino is refusing to be controlled, as Adams sits in half guard.
Firbino missing with punches from the bottom.
Adams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Adams wants to take a breather but Firbino is having none of it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Firbino trying to control here.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Adams misses with a takedown
and Firbino counters with a lovely straight right hand!

It looks like Samuel Adams has been cut.
Adams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Firbino counters with a shoot takedown. Adams fights it but they end up in guard.
Firbino preventing the sweep.
Adams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Firbino manages to get himself to full guard.

Firbino 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.
Adams is looking to work some ground and pound but Firbino has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Firbino's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Samuel Adams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuel Adams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Adams with a poor takedown

and Firbino counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Adams!
Adams is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Adams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams looking for a sweep but Firbino has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Adams is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firbino tries to control but Adams wriggling away.
Adams can't escape the position.
Adams 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.
Adams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams manages to get to full guard.
Adams trying to control the position.
Adams working a defensive guard but Firbino passes into half guard.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Adams wants to control but Firbino is keeping busy.
Adams wants to get back to full guard.
Firbino thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Firbino looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Adams wants to control but Firbino is keeping busy.
Adams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams wants to control the action here but instead Firbino manages to pass to full mount!
Firbino looking to control and managing it successfully.
Adams is trying to reverse the position but instead Firbino has taken his back - oops!
Adams wants to control his opponent's hands but Firbino gets his hands free.

Firbino is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Adams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Firbino is trying to stick to Adams's back but Adams is turning into Firbino. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Firbino's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Adams.
Adams wanted to stand there but Firbino had control of the position.
Adams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Firbino keeping moving, preventing Adams from controlling successfully.
Adams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Firbino is working to avoid the ground and pound but Adams connects with a decent elbow.
Adams landing a few strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Firbino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Adams cracks Firbino with a big right hand but Firbino just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Adams controls the position from side control.
Firbino is looking for a sweep.
Firbino trying to remain calm as Adams controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams wants to control but Firbino is keeping him busy.
Adams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Firbino's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andre Firbino dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Adams's cut.
That's time! Firbino's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Adams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Adams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Firbino tries to get to full guard but Adams has control of the leg.
Firbino works his way to full guard. Good work.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Adams trying to control but Firbino is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firbino working a defensive guard here.
Adams working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is in close to Firbino's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Adams trying to control but Firbino is working from the bottom.
Adams landing some decent shots from guard.
Samuel Adams has got the better of the ground game so far.

Adams drops back looking for a leg! Firbino is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Firbino manages to kick Adams off! Adams jumps back into Firbino's guard.
Adams is stalling in the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Firbino managing to control the position.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Adams wants to control from the top but Firbino keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Adams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Firbino is trying to defend but Adams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Firbino is concentrating on defense, preventing Adams from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Adams is looking for a kimura here.
Adams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams thows a huge punch but Firbino dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Adams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Firbino keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Firbino reverses the position - he's now on top in Adams's guard.
Adams wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firbino passes into half guard.
Adams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Firbino trying to control from half guard but Adams is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams gets full guard.
Firbino stands and throws Adams's legs to the side, diving into side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Adams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Adams!
Samuel Adams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.