PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biscuit Oliva (ranked 1852 p4p, 2062 weight class) and Banana Republic (ranked 56 p4p, 102 weight class). Oliva comes to the cage accompanied by Vo Williams - Primal (ft. Vyceroy). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Oliva
vs
Republic

194 cm
29
252
8 - 5 - 1

191 cm
30
270
14 - 15 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

AVALON

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Biscuit Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Banana Republic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Republic darts in and clinches Oliva up against the cage.
Oliva jumps guard but Republic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Republic with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Republic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Republic misses with an elbow strike.
Republic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Republic manages to break the clinch.
Republic moves out of range of the body kick.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva misses with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a low kick, looking for Republic's leg but Republic calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Republic looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oliva!
Oliva has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliva bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.

Republic gets caught flat footed, as Oliva shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Republic keeping moving, preventing Oliva from controlling successfully.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Republic is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliva stays in close to Republic's body and controls the position.
Oliva looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva sitting in guard here, content to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliva has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Oliva closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Republic.
Republic misses with a body punch.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Republic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Oliva.
Republic looks winded!
Oliva struggles to land a body shot inside as Republic controls his hands.
Republic swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliva is working Republic over against the cage.
Oliva fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva works on Republic's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliva tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Republic's elbow.
Oliva lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Oliva scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliva lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Oliva working aggressively here.
Oliva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliva is working for takedown but Republic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Republic prevents a body shot from Oliva.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliva.
Still in the clinch, Oliva scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva scores with a nice hook to the head.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliva misses with the head strike.
Republic misses with some punches.
Oliva lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Republic working aggressively here.

Oliva has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Republic regains guard immediately.
Oliva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Republic is keeping the position for now.
Oliva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliva content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Republic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Oliva tries to land a leg kick but Republic saw it coming and moves away.
Republic throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Republic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick from Oliva misses
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Republic on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Republic counters with a nice uppercut.
A thudding body kick lands there by Oliva!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Republic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Republic blocks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Oliva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Republic throws out a counter right but Oliva avoids it with no problem.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Republic.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Oliva throws a solid leg kick but Republic takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliva.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Biscuit Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oliva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Republic checks it well.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva with a poor takedown
letting Republic counter with a right hand.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oliva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Republic! But no joy.
Oliva throws a chopping leg kick but Republic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It seemed like Republic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliva looks to land a body kick but Republic moved away.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Republic is out of range.
Oliva tries to land a leg kick but Republic saw it coming and moves away.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Republic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva misses with a low kick as Republic jumps back.
Oliva throws a leg kick but Republic sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliva throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Republic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Republic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliva is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Republic's leg. Republic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Republic steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Oliva. That one must have hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Republic is out of range.
Republic is trying to counter with his kicks.
A leg kick checked by Republic.
Republic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliva shoots in for a takedown but Republic shows good takedown defense.
Republic shapes to counter with a head kick.
Republic wants to clinch.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva tries to score a power double leg takedown but Republic sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliva somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biscuit Oliva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliva throws a leg kick that misses.
A nice side step and Republic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Republic takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliva throws a body kick that misses
and Republic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Republic.
Oliva is looking to score with low kicks.
Oliva sets himself, and Republic steps forward looking for the clinch! Oliva avoids it this time.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Republic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Oliva is predictable there
and Republic counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva tries a low kick but Republic avoids it.
Republic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliva throws a leg kick
and Republic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Republic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Oliva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oliva pivots, looking for a leg kick but Republic is out of range and Oliva settles back down.

Oliva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Oliva trying to control the action but Republic is working from the bottom.
Republic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oliva is looking to take a break and control but Republic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliva is really struggling to control Republic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Check out the look on Oliva's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Oliva wants to control but Republic is keeping him busy.
Biscuit Oliva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banana Republic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Republic regains half guard, as Oliva was trying to land strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliva thows a huge punch but Republic dodges it nicely.
Oliva passes the guard and advances to mount!
Republic has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Oliva's lack of action.
Oliva controlling the pace.
Oliva wants to take a breather but Republic is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva wants to free his trapped foot but Republic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Still in half guard, Oliva seems content to control.
Republic felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Republic won't allow Oliva to pass to mount.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Republic is staying active underneath Oliva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice inside leg kick there by Oliva. That's going to slow Republic down.
A nice leg kick from Oliva, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Republic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliva misses with a kick to the body

and Republic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oliva misses with a punch to the body.

Oliva gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Republic makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Oliva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Republic has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Republic and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Republic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliva.

And that's the end of the fight!
Biscuit Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Oliva has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Biscuit Oliva!
A victorious Biscuit Oliva thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.