PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chales Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Mclean (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.

Oliveira
vs
Mclean

185 cm
25
154 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
138 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight 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, Chales Oliveira !
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, Brad Mclean!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mclean.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mclean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira prevents Mclean from standing back up.
Mclean is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Oliveira prevents Mclean from standing back up.

Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Mclean defends the submission attempt.
Mclean manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean is pulling down on Oliveira 's head to control his posture.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclean is keeping the position for now.

Mclean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mclean manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Mclean wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclean is one step ahead there.

Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira .
Mclean's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mclean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mclean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira .
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mclean lands a couple of elbows.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mclean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira 's back!
Mclean keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.

Mclean has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oliveira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oliveira doesn't escape.
Mclean throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Oliveira !
Mclean is trying to stick to Oliveira 's back but Oliveira is turning into Mclean. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mclean's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliveira .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean trying to control the position.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Brad Mclean will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mclean wants to counter with a clinch but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Mclean sprawls well.

Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into Mclean's guard.
Mclean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Mclean pushes Oliveira off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mclean.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chales Oliveira . That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is pressing down on Mclean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mclean is holding on for now.
Mclean tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Mclean scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oliveira manages to mount him!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira trying to control but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mclean tries to control the position but Oliveira now has his back.
Mclean tries to break free.
Will Oliveira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Mclean is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Oliveira gets his way!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mclean taps!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chales Oliveira !
During a confident post fight interview, Chales Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.