PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Reutland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eder De Oliveria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Reutland
vs
De Oliveria

172 cm
24
265 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

188 cm
22
265 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Reutland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Eder De Oliveria!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Oliveria looks to land a left hand but Reutland moved out of range nicely.
De Oliveria walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reutland misses with the combination.
Reutland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Oliveria.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reutland misses the jab.
De Oliveria swings for the body but Reutland moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reutland throws a series of punches but De Oliveria moves out of range.
Reutland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reutland shoots in and drives through. De Oliveria sprawls well.
Reutland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Oliveria throws an overhand right that lands on Reutland's shoulder, as Reutland tries to avoid the shot.
Reutland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Oliveria throws out the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveria misses with a takedown attempt
and Reutland counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reutland throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Oliveria has his takedown stuffed
and Reutland counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Reutland tries to bum rush De Oliveria with a series of wild strikes but De Oliveria uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Reutland misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reutland connects with a crisp jab.
De Oliveria misses the body punch
and Reutland cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
De Oliveria throws a right and a left that Reutland avoids nicely.

Reutland has De Oliveria up against the cage in a clinch.
De Oliveria tries to pull guard but Reutland holds him up against the cage and eventually De Oliveria drops back down to his feet.
Tony Reutland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eder De Oliveria.
De Oliveria tries to pull guard but Reutland won't allow it.
De Oliveria fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reutland lands a left hand that snaps the head of De Oliveria backwards.

It looks like Eder De Oliveria has been cut.
Reutland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
De Oliveria throws a knee to the head but misses.
De Oliveria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Oliveria fails to pull the fight into his guard.
De Oliveria tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reutland smiles and moves away.
Reutland throws a sloppy body shot
and De Oliveria counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Oliveria doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Reutland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
De Oliveria looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveria misses with a body shot
and Reutland counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Reutland moves into range and clinches up with De Oliveria.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Reutland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eder De Oliveria's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

De Oliveria throws a lazy right hand but Reutland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
De Oliveria takes a swing at Reutland's ribcage but misses.
Reutland misses with a hook.
De Oliveria has his takedown stuffed
and Reutland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveria just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reutland ducks under a wild hook from De Oliveria.
De Oliveria throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reutland lands with a nice body punch.
De Oliveria misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Reutland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Reutland misses with a double jab
and De Oliveria counters with a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reutland shoots in but no luck this time.
Reutland misses with a combination
and De Oliveria counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reutland swings for the body but De Oliveria moves out of range.
Reutland looks to land a left hand but De Oliveria moved out of range nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reutland moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
De Oliveria throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Oliveria misses with an uppercut. Reutland saw that one coming.
De Oliveria swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Reutland counters with a nice uppercut.
De Oliveria misses with an uppercut. Reutland saw that one coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reutland jabs at De Oliveria's body.
Reutland moves away from the strike by De Oliveria.
Reutland staying out of range there.
Tony Reutland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
De Oliveria swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reutland counters with a one-two to the body.
De Oliveria fails with the takedown
and Reutland counters with a one-two to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Reutland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Eder De Oliveria's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

De Oliveria cracks Reutland with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
De Oliveria lands a really nice looking cross but Reutland seems unphased.
De Oliveria changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reutland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reutland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from De Oliveria.
The fighters circling - De Oliveria throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Reutland defending well as De Oliveria loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from De Oliveria misses
and De Oliveria takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
De Oliveria missing with a left hand there. Reutland was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Oliveria scores with a hook to the body. Reutland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Oliveria thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveria misses with a jab to the body
and Reutland counters with a one-two to the body.
De Oliveria throws a big shot that misses.
Reutland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Oliveria misses with a looping left.
De Oliveria is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reutland.
Eder De Oliveria seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Oliveria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reutland.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveria fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reutland manages to avoid it.
Reutland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reutland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

It looks like Tony Reutland has been cut.
De Oliveria looks to land a left hand but Reutland moved out of range nicely.
De Oliveria misses with a straight right.
Reutland takes one on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Oliveria scores with a crisp jab that stopped Reutland in his tracks.
Reutland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Oliveria.
A big right from De Oliveria misses.
De Oliveria shoots for a takedown but Reutland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Oliveria misses with a straight left.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eder De Oliveria comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Reutland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Reutland!