PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wanderlei Vukovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Oliveira (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.

Vukovic
vs
Oliveira

187 cm
21
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

184 cm
21
202 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wanderlei Vukovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Vukovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Vukovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Vukovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vukovic slows the pace down in half guard.

Vukovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Vukovic controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vukovic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vukovic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vukovic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Vukovic landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to stand but Vukovic is controlling the position.

Vukovic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top!
Vukovic wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Vukovic keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to stand but Vukovic is controlling his posture from full guard.
Vukovic wants to improve his position but instead Oliveira has moved into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vukovic controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Vukovic tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira throwing shots but Vukovic is blocking nicely.
Oliveira prevents Vukovic from improving his position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Vukovic prevents it.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vukovic blocks it with crossed arms.

Vukovic wants the takedown. Oliveira is fighting it off but Vukovic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Oliveira's guard against the cage.
Vukovic is breathing heavily.

Oliveira kicks Vukovic off and gets to his feet.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Vukovic counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Vukovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Vukovic thows a big elbow that misses.
Vukovic postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Vukovic postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Vukovic trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Vukovic counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wanderlei Vukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Oliveira.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Vukovic on that attempt.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Vukovic.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Vukovic shows good takedown defense.

Vukovic clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Oliveira jumps guard and drags Vukovic to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Vukovic with a flurry of punches that miss.

Oliveira is working an open guard so Vukovic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Vukovic closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vukovic crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.
Vukovic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.

Oliveira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Vukovic dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Vukovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vukovic.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira controlling Vukovic's posture.
Vukovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Vukovic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Vukovic postures up.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Vukovic stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Vukovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wanderlei Vukovic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vukovic thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
Vukovic scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Oliveira tries to clinch

and Vukovic counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Oliveira trying to control the position but instead, Vukovic has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliveira into the cage.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vukovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vukovic smiles and moves away.
Wanderlei Vukovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andre Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vukovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vukovic sprawls well. Vukovic wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.

Vukovic has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Vukovic breaks from the clinch.

Vukovic has managed to clinch.
Oliveira is trying to break the clinch but Vukovic has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Vukovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.
Vukovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira letting Vukovic take a breather here.
Vukovic tries to land a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks with his arms.
Oliveira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vukovic pulls his leg out and moves away.

Vukovic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Vukovic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Vukovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Vukovic postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira wants to stand and escape but Vukovic is having none of it.
Vukovic throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Vukovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Vukovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira controls Vukovic momentarily but Vukovic frees himself.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Vukovic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vukovic's waist but Vukovic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Vukovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Vukovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Vukovic trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vukovic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliveira stays in close to Vukovic's body and controls the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Vukovic is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderlei Vukovic dominated that second round.
That's time! Vukovic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Vukovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.

Vukovic stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Vukovic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vukovic has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vukovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Vukovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Vukovic wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vukovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Vukovic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Vukovic finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Vukovic has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vukovic's guard.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Vukovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Vukovic keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vukovic pulls Oliveira in to control the position.

Vukovic looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vukovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.

Vukovic working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oliveira goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Vukovic counters by moving into the clinch.
Andre Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira is trying to stall.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Vukovic jumps guard.
Vukovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vukovic keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Wanderlei Vukovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Vukovic has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderlei Vukovic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vukovic 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderlei Vukovic!