PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antonia Oliveira (ranked 5727 p4p, 6360 weight class) and Chad Lincoln (ranked 181 p4p, 180 weight class). Chad Lincoln is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Oliveira
vs
Lincoln

205 cm
25
250
0 - 1 - 0

198 cm
23
266
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Likes musicals

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonia Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chad Lincoln !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lincoln shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Lincoln keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Lincoln sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Lincoln tries to counter it with a takedown but Oliveira pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Lincoln clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Lincoln blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage.
Lincoln slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lincoln tries to land knees in the clinch but Oliveira avoids the damage to the body.
Lincoln wants a takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lincoln slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lincoln receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lincoln managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonia Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lincoln tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Oliveira has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lincoln is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lincoln tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually Lincoln drops back down to his feet.
Lincoln working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira wants a takedown but no success here.

Lincoln has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oliveira uses from the top position.
Oliveira trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lincoln swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira stops Lincoln from standing up.
Oliveira postures up.
Lincoln 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.
Oliveira passes Lincoln 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Lincoln is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lincoln keeping hold of Oliveira's head, controlling as best he can.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Lincoln is a slippery customer.

Oliveira decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Lincoln fails with the takedown.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Lincoln gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Lincoln is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveira to keep the fight standing.
Lincoln can't break the clinch.
Lincoln has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lincoln forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Lincoln wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lincoln shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lincoln avoids it really well and circles away.
A punch combination from Lincoln misses.

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Lincoln defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lincoln has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Lincoln 's temple.
Oliveira stalling.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Lincoln is having none of it.

Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lincoln has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lincoln is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two 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.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.

Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lincoln sees it coming and defends easily.
Lincoln is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Lincoln defends it.
Lincoln tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lincoln swivels and escapes.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Lincoln circles away easily
and Lincoln counters with a series of strikes. Oliveira will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonia Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lincoln paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira blocks a leg kick.

Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lincoln drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lincoln tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.

Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lincoln scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lincoln tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Lincoln has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira leaves Lincoln with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Lincoln . Lincoln gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Lincoln showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Lincoln .
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lincoln .
Lincoln is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time.
Lincoln stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonia Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lincoln sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
Lincoln lands a body shot.
Lincoln tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Lincoln with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lincoln takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Lincoln gets a clinch.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Lincoln 's takedown attempt.

Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Lincoln decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lincoln wants to clinch.
Lincoln defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lincoln goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.

Lincoln takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lincoln to keep the fight standing.

Lincoln manages to pull guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Lincoln is working from the bottom.
Lincoln striking off his back but it's not causing Oliveira any problems.
Lincoln not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lincoln throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Lincoln is working an open guard so Oliveira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Lincoln keeps it at a distance.
Lincoln drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliveira defends it well.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Oliveira pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lincoln shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Lincoln has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lincoln fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lincoln goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Lincoln manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lincoln avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lincoln wants to counter the offense by Oliveira and move into the clinch position.

Lincoln pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Lincoln has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Oliveira after a bit of a struggle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lincoln walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Lincoln has Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Antonia Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chad Lincoln is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lincoln tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Lincoln comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lincoln winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Lincoln !