PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kip Thorne (ranked 4648 p4p, 4678 weight class) and Charles Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 423 weight class). Oliveira has chosen O Hino as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Thorne
vs
Oliveira

166 cm
18
146
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
155
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
KO power

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 The Island, Kip Thorne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Charles Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Santiago Holmes and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt

and Thorne holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Thorne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kip Thorne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Thorne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Oliveira shoots and misses

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Thorne after a bit of a struggle.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Oliveira is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thorne pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thorne just leaning against Oliveira, taking a breather.
Thorne taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Kip Thorne.
Nice takedown defense from Thorne. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Thorne, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Thorne against the cage but Thorne circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Thorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorne.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thorne displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Thorne slowing the pace effectively.
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 Thorne walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thorne as he jumps to the side.
Thorne displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Thorne circles away easily

and Thorne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thorne.

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.
Thorne controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thorne might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Oliveira has his foot on Thorne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorne works his way back into a safe position though.

Thorne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Oliveira pushes a forearm under Thorne's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Thorne is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Oliveira!
A very excited looking Charles Oliveira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.