PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Oliveoilera (ranked 5058 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Tonio Conti (ranked 601 p4p, 399 weight class). Tonio Conti has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Oliveoilera
vs
Conti

190 cm
25
245
1 - 1 - 0

203 cm
25
275
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charlie Oliveoilera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tonio Conti!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Daniel Franklin and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conti misses with an uppercut. Oliveoilera saw that one coming.
Oliveoilera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveoilera shoots in but Conti avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Conti moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

It looks like Charlie Oliveoilera has been cut.
Oliveoilera goes for a double leg but Conti avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Conti continues to drive forward.
Conti now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've been informed that Conti has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Conti will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Oliveoilera up against the cage.
Oliveoilera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Conti just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Oliveoilera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Conti jumps guard and drags Oliveoilera to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveoilera wants to control from the top but Conti keeps moving.
Oliveoilera postures up in Conti's guard and throws a big left but Conti blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Conti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Oliveoilera gets to his feet - Conti follows without any prompting.
Conti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveoilera moves away from the strike by Conti.
Oliveoilera shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conti as he avoids it easily.
Conti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveoilera moves away.
A combination from Conti does no damage.
Conti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveoilera's hands.
Oliveoilera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lime in the Coconut in the buildup to the fight.
Conti connects with a nice looking jab.

Oliveoilera has managed to clinch.
Oliveoilera changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Conti fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Conti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conti throws out a loose jab but Oliveoilera uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveoilera dives in for a single leg takedown but Conti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oliveoilera tries to stall but Conti uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Conti wants a takedown.

Conti manages to break the clinch.
Conti throws a right and a left that Oliveoilera avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveoilera uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conti.
Oliveoilera dives in for a single leg takedown but Conti sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Oliveoilera fails to pull guard.

Conti breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conti throws the left hand but Oliveoilera avoids the punch easily.
Oliveoilera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Conti as he jumps to the side.

Oliveoilera moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conti wants a takedown.

Conti successfully pulls guard.
Conti has his hands on Oliveoilera's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Conti is on top in guard.

Conti postures up.
Conti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Conti passes Oliveoilera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conti slows the pace down in half guard.
Oliveoilera won't allow Conti to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Conti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveoilera's head.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Conti wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveoilera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Conti not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Conti uses his free foot to push down on Oliveoilera's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Oliveoilera.
Oliveoilera holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Conti tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonio Conti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Oliveoilera's cut.
That's time! Oliveoilera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Conti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conti just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveoilera avoids the body shot from Conti.
Conti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Conti connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveoilera's hands.
Conti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveoilera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conti.
Conti rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Oliveoilera counters by clinching up.
Oliveoilera fails to pull guard.
Oliveoilera is trying to pull guard but Conti has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveoilera has a couple of punches blocked by Conti.
Conti has Oliveoilera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveoilera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Conti breaks from the clinch.
Tonio Conti seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveoilera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Conti swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Oliveoilera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Conti throws a jab when Oliveoilera was well out of range.
Conti leaves Oliveoilera with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveoilera or perhaps it was just good defense by Conti, which made it look bad.
Oliveoilera shoots in for a takedown but Conti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Conti misses with a two punch combination.
Conti connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Conti. Beautiful body shot.
Conti misses with a left hand
and Oliveoilera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Conti is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Conti lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Conti misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Conti misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conti. Oliveoilera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveoilera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conti misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveoilera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Charlie Oliveoilera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveoilera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conti throws a jab when Oliveoilera was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Conti misses.
Conti fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveoilera slips under a jab.
Oliveoilera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conti manages to circle out of the way.
Conti throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveoilera's shoulder, as Oliveoilera tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveoilera swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Conti. Those never looked like landing.
Tonio Conti is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Conti lands with a cross.
Conti just misses with a punch to the body.
Conti throws a lazy right hand but Oliveoilera sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveoilera is looking to counter the offense by Conti and move into the clinch.
Conti checks a leg kick.
Oliveoilera blocks a jab.
Conti falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Oliveoilera to counter with a crisp jab.
Conti misses with a right hand
and Oliveoilera counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Conti. No joy for Oliveoilera on that attempt.
Tonio Conti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveoilera fails to land the takedown.
Conti misses with an uppercut. Oliveoilera saw that one coming.
Oliveoilera attempts a counter takedown but Conti avoids it well and moves away.
Oliveoilera blocks a jab.
Conti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oliveoilera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conti.
Oliveoilera ducks under a wild hook from Conti.
Oliveoilera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Conti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveoilera avoids the body shot from Conti.
Conti throws a hook to the side of Oliveoilera's head but Oliveoilera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveoilera throws a big counter combination but Conti scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Oliveoilera takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Conti throws a body shot but no joy.
Conti misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveoilera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Conti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Conti swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conti throws a hook to the side of Oliveoilera's head but Oliveoilera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveoilera seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Conti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conti connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Conti lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Conti keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveoilera could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donk. Conti catches Oliveoilera right on the button with a cross.
Conti misses with a hook. Oliveoilera ducked under it nicely.
Conti throws a shot from downtown. Oliveoilera moves away and avoids it.
Conti misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveoilera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Conti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tonio Conti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Charlie Oliveoilera's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Oliveoilera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conti throws a body punch but Oliveoilera moves out of range.
Oliveoilera blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Oliveoilera.
Conti throws the left hand but Oliveoilera avoids the punch easily.
Oliveoilera fails with a takedown attempt.
Conti throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveoilera counters with a left and a right that stings Conti.
Conti feints a jab promting Oliveoilera to slip. Conti then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Oliveoilera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Oliveoilera throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Conti looks to throw the jab but Oliveoilera is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conti cracks Oliveoilera with an open hand slap.
Conti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A slow jab from Oliveoilera misses its intended target.
Conti misses with an uppercut
enabling Oliveoilera to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveoilera is looking to clinch but Conti is avoiding it.
Conti misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Conti misses with a hook.
Oliveoilera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Conti connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Conti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveoilera ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Oliveoilera was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oliveoilera ducks under a wild hook from Conti.
Oliveoilera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Conti.
Oliveoilera tries to clinch up but Conti circles away and keeps his distance.
Conti fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oliveoilera on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveoilera moves away from the strike by Conti.
Oliveoilera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveoilera tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Conti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveoilera.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Oliveoilera.
Conti misses with a body shot.
Oliveoilera shoots in looking for a takedown but Conti manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveoilera's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveoilera dodges the punch combination from Conti.
Oliveoilera swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveoilera moves out of range as Conti strikes.
Oliveoilera tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Conti manages to circle out of the way.
Oliveoilera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveoilera closes the distance and clinches up with Conti, looking for a takedown. Oliveoilera pushes Conti against the cage but Conti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charlie Oliveoilera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by Conti.

Charlie Oliveoilera's cut is getting worse.
Conti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveoilera uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conti.
Oliveoilera fails with a takedown attempt.
Conti throws a nice looking combination but Oliveoilera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveoilera uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Conti.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveoilera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveoilera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveoilera is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Conti.
Good shot there by Conti.
A big left from Conti misses.
Oliveoilera throws a front kick aimed at Conti's knee but Conti avoids it well.
Oliveoilera shoots in for a takedown but Conti shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveoilera tries to clinch up but Conti circles away and keeps his distance.
Conti swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conti misses with a hook.
As Conti looks to move away, Oliveoilera throws a big counter combo but Conti just gets out of the way.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveoilera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Conti avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveoilera looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Conti scores with a sloppy right hand. Oliveoilera should have avoided that one.
Conti lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveoilera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conti.
Oliveoilera throws a quick counter head kick but Conti was just out of range.
Conti will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oliveoilera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Conti.
A slow jab from Conti misses its intended target.
Oliveoilera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Conti just misses with a punch to the body.
Charlie Oliveoilera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tonio Conti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Conti misses with an uppercut. Oliveoilera saw that one coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tonio Conti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Conti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tonio Conti!