PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Panzer Player (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.

Oliveira
vs
Player

190 cm
22
166 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panzer Player!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
A punch combination from Player misses.
Player fails with a takedown attempt.
Player defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Player counters with a nice uppercut.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Player moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Player uses good head movement to avoid it.
Player moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Player to counter with a crisp jab.

Player bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira stops Player from passing to mount.
Oliveira is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Player off and has taken his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Player turns into Oliveira and is now in his guard.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Player trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.

Oliveira has his foot on Player's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Player works his way back into a safe position though.
Player looking to pass the guard.
Player wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Player postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Player doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Player manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Player is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Player to get to half guard.
Player is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Player working the ground and pound effectively.
Player avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Player pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is in a horrible position here. Player smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Player working the ground and pound effectively.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Player isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Player postures up.

Player looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Player pushes him away.
Player fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Player cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Player has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Player controlling from the full mount.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Player gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira is trying desperately to improve position.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Player postures up.
Oliveira tries to improve his position but instead Player has taken his back!

Player looking to break Oliveira's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Oliveira remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Player will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oliveira just trying to survive but Player is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Player doesn't have the hooks in and Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.

Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panzer Player dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Player.
Oliveira wants to clinch

and Player counters with a shoot takedown. Oliveira fights it but they end up in guard.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Player defends it easily.

Player gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Marcus Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Player.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to clinch but Player slips to the side

and Player decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Player stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Player tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Player has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oliveira tries to control but Player manages to take his back.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Player manages to sink in the hooks.

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.
Oliveira breaks Player's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Player throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oliveira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Player keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Panzer Player has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Player is keeping the position for now.

Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Player slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira controls Player momentarily but Player frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Marcus Oliveira just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.

Player closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Player's best efforts.

Player is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oliveira is not content to let Player control the position.
Player thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Player defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Player wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.

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

Player avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Player from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Player's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Panzer Player showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Oliveira misses with a takedown
and Player counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Player keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Player moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Player fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Player slips the punch.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Player was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Player is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Player tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Player makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Player.
Oliveira trying to control but Player is working from the bottom.

Player escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira pushing down on Player's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Player is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Player does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Player is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.

Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Player is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Player looking for submissions off his back.
Player wants to get back to his feet.

Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Player defends the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Player is defending well.

Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Player is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Oliveira is thwarting Player's attempts to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Player moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Player moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
letting Player counter with a right hand.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Player counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four 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.
Oliveira is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Player.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Panzer Player is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Player ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Player.
Oliveira fails with the takedown

and Player counters with a single leg into guard. Oliveira didn't expect that.
Player passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Player's head to control him but Player postures up.
Marcus Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Player pulls his head out easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Panzer Player comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Player has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panzer Player!