PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josue Oliavo (ranked 7229 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Fillbanks (ranked 4098 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Fillbanks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Oliavo
vs
Fillbanks

190 cm
18
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josue Oliavo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Fillbanks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliavo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Oliavo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Josue Oliavo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliavo scores with a decent looking hook.
Fillbanks avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fillbanks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliavo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fillbanks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliavo throws a series of punches but Fillbanks moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliavo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fillbanks keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliavo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fillbanks under the eye.
Oliavo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fillbanks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fillbanks keeps the fight on the outside.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fillbanks slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliavo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And Fillbanks tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliavo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Fillbanks takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliavo as he connects with a hook.
Fillbanks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliavo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliavo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fillbanks ducks under a wild hook from Oliavo.
Fillbanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fillbanks wants it to stay on the feet.
Fillbanks is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Oliavo darts in and clinches Fillbanks up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliavo decides to pull guard.
Fillbanks looking to pass the guard.

Fillbanks is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliavo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliavo has escaped and now he's on top!

Fillbanks escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliavo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliavo wants to control from the top but Fillbanks keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliavo sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Fillbanks doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Oliavo paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Fillbanks - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Steven Fillbanks!