PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Inti Raimi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Inti Raimi has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Raimi
vs
Oliveira

184 cm
23
225 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

190 cm
25
214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Inti Raimi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcelo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Raimi moves out of range.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raimi manages to avoid it.

Raimi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira is trying to stand up here but Raimi is controlling him well.

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

Raimi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Raimi eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Raimi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Raimi is pressing down on Oliveira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Oliveira is holding on for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.

Raimi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raimi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Raimi thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.

Raimi seems to be looking for submissions.

Raimi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.

Raimi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Raimi is working for a submission of some sort.
Raimi trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Raimi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raimi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Raimi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Raimi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Raimi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Oliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Inti Raimi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oliveira slips under a jab.
Raimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raimi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Inti Raimi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Raimi moves out of range.
Raimi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Raimi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira moves out of range as Raimi strikes.
Raimi shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Raimi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Inti Raimi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raimi fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raimi tries to clinch up.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Raimi.
Sloppy strikes from Raimi. Those never looked like landing.
Raimi fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Raimi saw that one coming.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raimi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Raimi takes one to the side of the head.
Oliveira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Raimi rather than just go for the knockout.
Raimi wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira looks to land a body kick but Raimi moved away.
Oliveira throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Raimi ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Raimi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Raimi.
Oliveira throws a jab when Raimi was well out of range.
Raimi misses with a kick to the body.
Marcelo Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raimi moves out of range of the strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marcelo Oliveira 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!

Raimi shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Inti Raimi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raimi was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Raimi moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raimi swinging wildly here.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Raimi moved out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Raimi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira motions for Raimi to come forward. Oliveira throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Oliveira.
Raimi shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Raimi throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raimi.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raimi.
Raimi moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira throws a sloppy head kick and Raimi moves out of range easily.
Oliveira throws an off balance right hand
and Raimi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliveira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oliveira tries to land a leg kick but Raimi saw it coming and moves away.

Raimi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raimi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Raimi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Raimi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Raimi is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira parries the strikes from Raimi easily there. Raimi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Oliveira to escape.

Raimi tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raimi throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Inti Raimi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Raimi 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Inti Raimi!