PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keneth Callahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tifau Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Callahan
vs
Oliveira

224 cm
18
177 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keneth Callahan!
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, Tifau Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Callahan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Callahan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Callahan is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Callahan is controlling well.
Callahan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Callahan is very close to passing his half guard.
Callahan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Callahan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Keneth Callahan.

Callahan gets a takedown into half guard.
Callahan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Callahan controlling the action here.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Callahan slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Callahan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callahan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Callahan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Keneth Callahan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Callahan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Oliveira checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Oliveira with a poor takedown

and Callahan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Callahan gets control of Oliveira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Callahan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Callahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Callahan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oliveira looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira pulls Callahan in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Callahan is stalling in the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Tifau Oliveira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Callahan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira looks winded!

Callahan has managed to clinch.
Oliveira wants a takedown.
Keneth Callahan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tifau Oliveira.

Callahan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oliveira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Callahan biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Callahan manages to sink in the hooks.
Callahan biding his time, controlling Oliveira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Callahan connects with a big shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Callahan keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Callahan manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keneth Callahan dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A head kick misses from Callahan.

Callahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Callahan jumps into guard, dragging Oliveira to the mat.
Oliveira stands and throws Callahan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Callahan is trying to improve his position.
Callahan wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Callahan tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan is working hard here to advance position.
Callahan trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Callahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Callahan tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Callahan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Tifau Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Callahan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Callahan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Callahan decides to stand up.

Callahan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Callahan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tifau Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Callahan moves into the clinch.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Callahan manages to get underhooks.

Callahan pulls guard effortlessly.

Callahan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Callahan is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Callahan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tifau Oliveira.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Callahan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keneth Callahan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Callahan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Callahan lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira has his hands on Callahan's head, controlling the position.
Callahan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira looking to control.
Keneth Callahan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Callahan postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oliveira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Callahan, into his guard.
Oliveira is pushing down on Callahan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Callahan is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Callahan keeping control of the position.
Callahan wants to stand back up but Oliveira manages to pass into side control.
Callahan is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Callahan wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Callahan keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Keneth Callahan has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Callahan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira is not content to let Callahan control the position.

Callahan escapes and gets back to his feet.

Callahan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Callahan grinds an elbow into Oliveira's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Callahan postures up.
Callahan slows the pace down.
Callahan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keneth Callahan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Callahan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keneth Callahan!