PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Svend Nyborg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucas 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.

Nyborg
vs
Oliveira

195 cm
21
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Svend Nyborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lucas Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nyborg misses with a series of wild punches.
Nyborg misses with a series of wild punches.

Oliveira drives through and clinches with Nyborg against the cage.

Oliveira jumps into guard, dragging Nyborg to the mat.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Nyborg from standing up.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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.

Oliveira stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Nyborg throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
Nyborg throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Nyborg misses with a double jab

and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Nyborg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.

Oliveira manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Oliveira.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyborg takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nyborg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.

Nyborg gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Nyborg manages to get underhooks.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nyborg up against the cage.
Nyborg is pressed up against the cage. Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nyborg down to the mat. Nyborg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Svend Nyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Oliveira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyborg stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nyborg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Svend Nyborg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nyborg misses with a wild combination.
Nyborg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nyborg is breathing heavily.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyborg tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nyborg throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Nyborg shows good takedown defense.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyborg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nyborg throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Nyborg tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nyborg manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Svend Nyborg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nyborg throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Nyborg. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nyborg throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nyborg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nyborg stuffs the takedown.
Nyborg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Nyborg looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nyborg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira has Nyborg pushed against the cage.
Nyborg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nyborg tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira has Nyborg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nyborg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Nyborg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Nyborg is trying to force a seperation but Oliveira has the dominant position.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
Svend Nyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Oliveira.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira prevents Nyborg from breaking the clinch.
Oliveira is pushing Nyborg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nyborg has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Oliveira jumps guard but Nyborg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Oliveira breaks the clinch.
A combination from Nyborg does no damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Nyborg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nyborg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira counters with a body kick.
Svend Nyborg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyborg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Nyborg.
Nyborg looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Nyborg falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Oliveira forces Nyborg back against the cage and clinches.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nyborg to keep the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nyborg is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira slows down the pace here.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyborg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nyborg lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucas Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nyborg falls off balance throwing a combination

and Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has Nyborg pushed against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nyborg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira lands a damaging elbow.
Oliveira slowing the pace effectively.
Nyborg has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Nyborg blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucas Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Nyborg swinging wildly here.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Nyborg circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nyborg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Nyborg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Svend Nyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lucas Oliveira.
Nyborg tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nyborg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nyborg throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Nyborg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nyborg keeps the fight on the outside.
Nyborg throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nyborg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nyborg throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Nyborg stuffs the takedown.
Nyborg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nyborg throws a left and a right that both miss

and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nyborg stops a takedown attempt from Oliveira.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nyborg misses with the combination.

Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nyborg just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Nyborg.
Nyborg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Nyborg is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nyborg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nyborg falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira counters with a head kick. That will keep Nyborg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Nyborg misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nyborg throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.
A solid body kick from Oliveira.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nyborg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Nyborg.

Oliveira clinches.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nyborg won't allow it.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nyborg swinging wildly here.
Nyborg misses with a jab, cross combination.

Oliveira rushes Nyborg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira landing knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Nyborg holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Nyborg is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira leaning against his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nyborg is defending well for now.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nyborg after a bit of a struggle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nyborg is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Svend Nyborg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucas Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira leaning against his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lucas Oliveira.
Well Oliveira 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucas Oliveira!