PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mar Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Rafael Oliveira looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Oliveira
vs
Adams

184 cm
25
205 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

225 cm
23
200 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mar Adams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Adams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Adams fails to pull guard.
Adams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Adams.
Rafael Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mar Adams.

Adams clinches with his opponent.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams can't break the clinch.

Adams breaks from the clinch.
Adams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Adams shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Adams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Adams moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

Adams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Adams wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Adams's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adams is on top in guard.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Adams from standing up.

Adams stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Adams.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adams lands an elbow that stopped Oliveira in his tracks for a moment.

Adams breaks the clinch.
Adams shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Adams instigates a clinch.
Adams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams is trying to break free.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Adams.
Adams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Adams avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira prevents Adams from breaking the clinch.

Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Adams avoids it.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Adams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adams looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Adams is out of range.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.

Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Adams instigates a clinch.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the temple.
Adams is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Adams forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira avoiding damage as Adams throws knees to the body.
Adams blocks the elbow strike.
Oliveira tries to break free but Adams pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mar Adams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams fails with the takedown.

Adams moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Adams is trying to stall.

Adams gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Adams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams has a closed guard, preventing Oliveira from standing up.
Adams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Adams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Oliveira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Adams clinches up against the cage.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rafael Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mar Adams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira leaves Adams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Adams clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Adams blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Adams pulls guard successfully.

Oliveira gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Adams tries to tie him up.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Adams has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Adams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira.
Adams landing knees to the head.
Oliveira is struggling to control the position.

Adams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Adams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Adams in a clinch.
Oliveira has Adams pressed against the cage.

Adams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Adams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside.
Adams wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Adams has Oliveira pressed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mar Adams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Oliveira tries to sprawl but Adams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adams wants to stand up but Oliveira has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Adams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Rafael Oliveira.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Adams moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams is trying to break free.
Adams is looking to control Oliveira's arms but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Adams has his back to the cage.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Adams.
Adams wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliveira won't allow it.
Adams is looking for a takedown.
Adams looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Oliveira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Adams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Adams.
Rafael Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mar Adams.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.

Adams gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Oliveira keeps control of Adams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adams is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Adams is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliveira is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Oliveira has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Adams darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Adams stalling in the clinch but Oliveira improves position.
Oliveira trying to stall but Adams improves his position.
Adams is trying to force a seperation but Oliveira has the dominant position.
Oliveira tries to stall but Adams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Adams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Oliveira stalling against the cage.
Mar Adams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
Adams working hard to break the clinch.
Adams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Adams is looking to break free of the clinch but Oliveira has double underhooks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira trying to control the position but instead, Adams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliveira into the cage.
Rafael Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mar Adams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Adams 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mar Adams!