PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy Lahey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jonathan oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). jonathan oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lahey
vs
oliveira

183 cm
20
181 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

178 cm
23
177 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Randy Lahey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, jonathan oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
oliveira tries to clinch but Lahey moves out of range.
oliveira misses with the combination.
Lahey moves out of range of the body kick from oliveira.
Lahey circles away from the clinch attempt.
oliveira tries to clinch up.
oliveira misses with the combination.

Lahey shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in oliveira's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
oliveira throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Lahey trying to control but oliveira is working from the bottom.
Lahey won't allow oliveira to sweep him here.
oliveira managing to control the position.

oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Lahey to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
oliveira tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lahey has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Lahey content just to control the position here.
Lahey unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lahey prevents oliveira from getting the reversal.
Lahey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
oliveira is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Lahey has taken his back!
oliveira trying to control the action but Lahey just sinks the hooks in.
Lahey controlling well, preventing oliveira from escaping the position.
oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lahey biding his time, controlling oliveira.
oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Lahey has full control of the position and if anything, oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
oliveira looks gassed!
oliveira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Lahey is landing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Lahey has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for oliveira! Can he survive? No! He's out! Lahey gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Randy Lahey!