PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Isupov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Oliveira
vs
Isupov

180 cm
25
205 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

180 cm
20
197 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

Nuclear Fight Gear
Ironclad Fightwear

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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugo Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Isupov!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Viktor Lagutenko and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isupov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Isupov circles away and keeps his distance.

Isupov darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Isupov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Isupov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Isupov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Isupov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Isupov.
Isupov gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Isupov walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Isupov pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Isupov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Isupov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isupov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Isupov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Isupov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Isupov.
Isupov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Isupov.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Isupov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Isupov lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Isupov.
A short right from Isupov on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Isupov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Isupov.
Oliveira wants to break free but Isupov has control.
Isupov lands a nice uppercut.
Isupov lands an uppercut.
Isupov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Isupov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Isupov lands a nice uppercut.
Isupov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Isupov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Isupov is keeping busy.
Isupov lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isupov scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Isupov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Isupov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Isupov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Isupov lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Isupov avoids it.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Isupov lands with a right to the head.
Isupov lands an uppercut.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Isupov blocks it.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Isupov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Isupov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Isupov.
Isupov lands a shoulder strike.
Isupov lands with a light punch inside.
Isupov lands a right hand.
Oliveira could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
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!
Isupov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Isupov lands with a left to the head.
Isupov lands with a left to the head.
Isupov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Isupov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Isupov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Isupov takes the fight into the clinch.
Isupov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Isupov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Isupov won't allow it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Isupov lands with a light punch inside.
Isupov lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Isupov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Isupov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Isupov.
Isupov lands a right hand.
Isupov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Isupov lands a right hand.
Isupov gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Isupov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Isupov is defending well against a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Isupov.
Isupov lands a left hand.
A short right from Isupov.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Isupov.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Isupov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.
Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Isupov won't allow it.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Isupov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Isupov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Isupov.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isupov lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a nice uppercut.
Isupov pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Isupov on the inside.
Isupov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Isupov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Isupov lands an uppercut.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Isupov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Isupov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Isupov is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Isupov circles away and we're back to standing.
Isupov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Isupov shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Isupov, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Isupov against the cage but Isupov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Isupov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Isupov moves into the clinch.
Oliveira looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short uppercut from Isupov.
Isupov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira wants to break free but Isupov has control.
Dmitry Isupov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isupov scores with a shoulder strike.
Isupov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Isupov gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Isupov lands with a right to the head.
Isupov lands with a short shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Isupov.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Isupov as Oliveira tries to tie him up.
Isupov lands with a left to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Isupov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Isupov gets a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Isupov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Isupov has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Isupov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
Isupov lands with a left to the head.
Isupov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Isupov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Isupov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Isupov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Isupov just stands there and leans against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Isupov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Isupov lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Isupov.

Oliveira is rocked!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Isupov.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Isupov scores with a shoulder strike.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Isupov scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Isupov lands a right hand.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.
Isupov gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Isupov lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Isupov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Isupov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Isupov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Still in the clinch, Isupov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Isupov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Isupov pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Isupov lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Isupov lands with a light punch inside.
Isupov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Isupov lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Isupov.
A short right from Isupov.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Isupov on the inside.
Isupov lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isupov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Isupov.
Isupov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Isupov lands a left hand.
Isupov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Isupov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Isupov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Isupov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Isupov scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Isupov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira is trying to push Isupov away but Isupov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Isupov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Isupov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Isupov lands a left hand.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Isupov gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Isupov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Isupov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Isupov.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Isupov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Isupov lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Isupov lands a right hand.
Isupov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
A short uppercut from Isupov.
Hugo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitry Isupov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Isupov avoids a wild elbow strike from Oliveira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Isupov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Isupov 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Isupov!
Dmitry Isupov very nearly forgot to thank Nuclear Fight Gear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.