PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 2579 p4p, 3013 weight class) and Jose Glasgow (ranked 295 p4p, 348 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

De Oliveira
vs
Glasgow

225 cm
25
265
2 - 2 - 0

195 cm
25
275
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bruno De Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jose Glasgow !
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, David Hoff and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Glasgow circles away easily
letting Glasgow counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De Oliveira is defended easily by Glasgow .
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Glasgow as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno De Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Glasgow sprawls well. Glasgow wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. De Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
De Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Glasgow throws a solid leg kick but De Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glasgow .
De Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Glasgow is fending him off so far but De Oliveira persists. Nope, Glasgow circles away and we're back to standing.
Glasgow looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by De Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Glasgow , which made it look bad.
It seemed like Glasgow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
De Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Glasgow counters with a beautiful punch that sends De Oliveira to the canvas!

De Oliveira is rocked!
De Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

De Oliveira working for a triangle but Glasgow defends it easily.
Glasgow scoring with punches to the head and body.
De Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glasgow working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Glasgow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glasgow throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
De Oliveira is trying to keep Glasgow in close.
Glasgow scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glasgow throws a big elbow that misses.
De Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Glasgow is in close to De Oliveira's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Glasgow postures up in De Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but De Oliveira blocks it.
De Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Glasgow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Glasgow throwing strikes but missing.

De Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glasgow doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glasgow manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glasgow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Glasgow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

De Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Glasgow is aware though and is defending well.

De Oliveira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Glasgow has his hands clasped together but De Oliveira extends and breaks Glasgow 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by De Oliveira.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno De Oliveira!