PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johns Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnold Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Miller
vs
Olivera

190 cm
18
210 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

180 cm
18
217 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Johns Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnold Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller looks for a takedown but Olivera sprawls well.

Olivera scores with a takedown into Miller's guard.
Olivera throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller wants to sweep here but Olivera controlling him for the moment.

Miller is looking for a triangle but Olivera pushes his legs off easily.
Olivera should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Olivera is in close to Miller's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Olivera throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller controlling Olivera's posture.
Olivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Olivera distracts Miller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera is trying to escape the mount.
Olivera regains half guard.
Olivera tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Miller is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Olivera!
Olivera blocking the ground and pound.
Olivera is trying desperately to improve position.
Olivera tries to improve his position but instead Miller has taken his back!
Olivera tries to break free.
Olivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olivera turns into Miller and is now in his guard.
Olivera is working Miller over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olivera lands a couple of elbows.

Olivera has gone for a leg lock! Miller slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olivera's guard.
Olivera looking for a sweep. Not yet Olivera, not yet.
Miller trying to control but Olivera is working from the bottom.
Miller postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivera keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Olivera has his foot on Miller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miller works his way back into a safe position though.
Olivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Olivera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Olivera looks winded!

Olivera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Miller gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Miller is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.

Olivera looking for a guillotine here but Miller defends easily.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Olivera is keeping the position.
Miller with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Olivera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miller can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Olivera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Olivera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Olivera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Miller tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olivera is in Miller's guard.
Olivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Miller is keeping the position for now.
Miller controls Olivera momentarily but Olivera frees himself.
Olivera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Miller tries to strike from the bottom.
Olivera makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Olivera is looking to pass into half guard but Miller pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Miller is in guard.
Olivera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Olivera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Olivera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miller passes into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera is not content to let Miller control the position.
Olivera is trying to get back to full guard.
Olivera wants to get back to full guard but Miller has passed into side control.
Miller gets to mount! Olivera was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Miller throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Olivera tries to improve his position but instead Miller has taken his back!
Miller keeps control of the position as Olivera tries to break free.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Olivera doesn't escape.
Olivera can't escape the position.

Miller is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Olivera knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Olivera for a finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Miller looking for the choke from the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olivera tries to escape but Miller has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Miller controlling well, preventing Olivera from escaping the position.
Miller trying to control.
Miller controlling well, preventing Olivera from escaping the position.

Olivera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Miller.
Olivera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Miller's guard. Nice work there by Olivera.
Arnold Olivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olivera tries to free his leg and advance position but Miller is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miller keeping full guard, as Olivera tries to pass.
Olivera slips nicely into half guard.

Olivera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Olivera eventually gives up the hold.
Olivera is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olivera is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Olivera is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnold Olivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Olivera shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Olivera sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Miller defending well though.
Olivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olivera throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Miller to regain full guard.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Olivera.
Olivera throws an elbow that misses. Miller uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Olivera's guard. Nice move by Miller!
Olivera wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Olivera is trying to work for a sweep but Miller has mounted him!
Olivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Miller manages to capitalize on a mistake by Olivera to take his back!
Olivera is trying to break free.
Miller controlling from the back.
Miller wants to control but Olivera is keeping busy.

Olivera is trying to defend against the choke here but Miller has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Miller Tightens the hold and Olivera taps out furiously! Miller displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johns Miller!