PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Galustyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Avicii - Levels. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Oliveira
vs
Galustyan

185 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

173 cm
24
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Heavy handed

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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinicius Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Galustyan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Galustyan counters with a nice uppercut.
Galustyan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galustyan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Galustyan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Galustyan 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 Galustyan off to one side.

Galustyan tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira stops a takedown attempt from Galustyan.
Vinicius Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Galustyan.

Oliveira decides to pull guard.
Galustyan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Galustyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Galustyan advances to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Galustyan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Oliveira wants to control but Galustyan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Oliveira holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galustyan pulls his head out easily.
Galustyan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Galustyan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galustyan is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Galustyan slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galustyan winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Galustyan is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.

Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by Galustyan.
Galustyan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Galustyan.
Galustyan working Oliveira over with strikes.
Galustyan working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Galustyan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galustyan is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galustyan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Galustyan thows a huge punch but Oliveira dodges it nicely.
Galustyan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Galustyan is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Galustyan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Galustyan prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Galustyan 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.
Galustyan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Galustyan.
Nice strikes from Galustyan there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galustyan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira gets full guard.
Galustyan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Galustyan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Galustyan defends it easily.
Galustyan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Galustyan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Galustyan stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galustyan with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Galustyan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Oliveira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Galustyan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Oliveira pulls down on the head and he's put Galustyan to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vinicius Oliveira!
During a confident post fight interview, Vinicius Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.