PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Percello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalli Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximilian Percello has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Percello
vs
Oliveira

172 cm
22
204 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
209 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Enjoys gardening

Grappling Pro Gear
Syndicate Drugs

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Maximilian Percello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kalli Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Percello shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Percello shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Percello counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Percello grinds an elbow into Oliveira's temple.

Percello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Percello prevents Oliveira from standing back up.

Percello is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Percello has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Percello landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Percello is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Percello to get the leverage.
Percello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Percello tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Percello is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Percello looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percello sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Percello not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Percello is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Percello is breathing heavily.
Oliveira trying to control but Percello postures up.
Percello looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Percello missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Percello counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Maximilian Percello has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kalli Oliveira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Percello slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oliveira prevents Percello from improving position.
Percello working the head and body with strikes.
Percello advances nicely into full mount.
Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Percello wants to take Oliveira's back here but Oliveira is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Percello moves to back control.
Percello really is a fat lump.
Percello lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Percello patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Percello is working the ground and pound. Can Oliveira escape?

Percello is looking for the choke from the back position but Oliveira is controlling his hands well.

Percello is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oliveira knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oliveira for a finish.
Oliveira tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

Percello swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Oliveira is now in Percello's guard. A big mistake from Percello there, giving up the dominant position!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Percello working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oliveira has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Percello is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Percello dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Oliveira shoots and misses

and Percello counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Percello passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Percello moves into full mount!

Percello goes for an armbar but Oliveira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Oliveira.

Percello 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.

Percello has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Percello keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Percello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.

Percello working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Percello is on top in guard.
Percello wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percello is working hard here to advance position.
Percello prevents Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Percello looking to pass the guard.
Maximilian Percello overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Percello postures up.

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

and Percello counters with a takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Percello wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.

Percello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Percello in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Percello advances to full mount.

Percello is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira frees his head quite easily.

Percello looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Percello.

Percello is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Oliveira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Oliveira!
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Percello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Percello has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Oliveira is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Percello.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Percello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Percello is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximilian Percello dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Oliveira tries for a takedown but Percello circles away easily

and Percello counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that.
Percello scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.
Percello tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.

Percello is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.

Percello looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Percello keeps moving and retains side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Percello cracks Oliveira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Percello works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Percello landing strikes.
Percello advances nicely into full mount.
Oliveira is in a horrible position here. Percello smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Percello goes for an armbar but Oliveira turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Oliveira.

Percello is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Percello manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Maximilian Percello is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Percello passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Percello has control of the leg.
Percello is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Percello scores with a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Percello might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Percello advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to remain calm as Percello controls from the top position.
Percello's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kalli Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Percello has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximilian Percello showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Percello 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximilian Percello!