PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luan Chris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nivlem Oliveros (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.

Chris
vs
Oliveros

181 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Luan Chris!
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, Nivlem Oliveros!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris wants to clinch.
Oliveros is looking to clinch but Chris is avoiding it.
Oliveros avoids the head kick by Chris.
Oliveros misses with a body kick.
Chris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveros sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveros fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chris is defended easily by Oliveros.

Oliveros moves into the clinch.
Chris is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luan Chris. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oliveros ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveros no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Oliveros working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chris throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliveros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chris might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliveros can't keep his opponent in guard - Chris advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliveros avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chris.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveros wants to control but Chris is keeping busy.
Oliveros is staying active underneath Chris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveros holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Nivlem Oliveros.
Chris shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveros pinned against the cage. Oliveros gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliveros keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveros has managed to clinch.
Chris keeps control of Oliveros as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveros fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oliveros stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveros wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveros is looking to clinch.
Chris shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveros sprawls well. He's pushed Chris's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chris wants to clinch but Oliveros slips to the side
letting Oliveros counter with a right hand.
Oliveros changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chris tries to avoid it but Oliveros manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chris to the ground. Chris escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveros shoots in looking for a takedown. Chris tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveros keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chris manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chris shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveros but Oliveros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chris is breathing heavily.
Oliveros wants to clinch.
Chris is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveros fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chris on the side of the head.
Oliveros lands a lovely overhand right.

Oliveros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chris, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveros shoots in for a double leg but Chris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chris throws a series of punches but Oliveros avoids them all with ease.
Chris tries to clinch but Oliveros is having none of it.
Oliveros fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chris avoids it really well and circles away.
Chris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chris tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveros swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chris shoots in for a double leg but Oliveros sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveros closes the distance and clinches up with Chris, looking for a takedown. Oliveros pushes Chris against the cage but Chris circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Luan Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nivlem Oliveros.
Oliveros shoots in but Chris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chris tries to clinch but Oliveros is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveros thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chris if he has to take too many more of those.

Chris rushes Oliveros and presses him up against the cage.
Chris tries to throw a body punch but Oliveros avoids it by throwing Chris back against the cage.
Oliveros is trying to pull guard but Chris has him pressed against the cage.
Chris looking to slow down the pace here.
Chris tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Chris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliveros uses from the top position.
Oliveros wants to control from the top but Chris keeps moving.
Oliveros throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveros trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveros content to stall in guard here.
Chris keeping moving, preventing Oliveros from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Nivlem Oliveros was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Oliveros shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chris but Chris pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Chris takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveros smiles and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chris clinches up with Oliveros and pushes him back against the cage.
Chris changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveros fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oliveros misses with the combination.

Oliveros closes the distance and clinches.
Chris is trying to stall.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveros tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chris swivels and escapes.
Chris fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveros tries to close the distance and clinch but Chris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveros misses with a series of wild punches.
Chris tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveros sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chris somewhat.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveros fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Nivlem Oliveros will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Oliveros takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chris.
Chris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveros to keep the fight standing.
Chris is trying to drag Oliveros to the mat but Oliveros just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveros tries to pull guard but Chris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Chris is pressed up against the cage. Oliveros has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chris down to the mat. Chris avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveros shoots for a takedown but Chris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luan Chris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nivlem Oliveros.

Chris moves into the clinch.
Oliveros is pressed up against the cage. Chris has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveros down to the mat. Oliveros avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Chris tries for a takedown but Oliveros sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveros stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveros looks for a takedown but Chris sprawls well.
Luan Chris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveros shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chris pinned against the cage. Chris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Oliveros clinches.

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

Oliveros gets a clinch.

Chris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveros looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oliveros scores with a spinning back kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveros shoots in for a takedown but Chris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chris has a takedown stuffed.
Chris connects with a jab.
Chris shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveros sprawls well. Oliveros wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chris gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveros shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chris defends it nicely.
Oliveros stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Chris as Oliveros shoots in.
Oliveros wants to clinch.
Oliveros shoots in but Chris avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.

Chris instigates a clinch.

Chris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveros tries to clinch but Chris is having none of it.
Chris throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveros tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Chris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Chris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliveros after a bit of a struggle.

Chris gets control of Oliveros's arms and successfully pulls guard. Chris will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveros looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Chris wriggles free and stands up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luan Chris.
I think Oliveros has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!