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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ROYCKSON GRACIE (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ROYCKSON GRACIE has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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180 cm
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177 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Marcus Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, ROYCKSON GRACIE!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but GRACIE paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but GRACIE circles away.
GRACIE circles away from the clinch attempt.
GRACIE avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but GRACIE bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but GRACIE pushes him off.
Oliveira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliveira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like ROYCKSON GRACIE has been cut.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but GRACIE circles away quickly and effectively.
GRACIE slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to bum rush GRACIE with a series of wild strikes but GRACIE uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles GRACIE. GRACIE circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira tries to clinch but GRACIE is having none of it.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but GRACIE moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GRACIE swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
GRACIE tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten GRACIE somewhat.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
GRACIE shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract GRACIE.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by GRACIE.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but GRACIE slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. GRACIE does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliveira throws a right hand that GRACIE ducks under and follows up with a left that GRACIE also avoids with ease.
Oliveira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but GRACIE moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marcus Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
GRACIE fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marcus Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ROYCKSON GRACIE.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but GRACIE is just out of range.
GRACIE swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
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 throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
GRACIE dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GRACIE shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but GRACIE moves out of range.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract GRACIE.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
GRACIE showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but GRACIE is just out of range.
GRACIE circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira tries to clinch but GRACIE is having none of it.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
GRACIE closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - GRACIE lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira pulls GRACIE in close to his closed guard and prevents GRACIE from doing any damage or advancing position.
GRACIE passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on ROYCKSON GRACIE's cut.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
GRACIE looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but GRACIE gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as GRACIE tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
GRACIE is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oliveira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
GRACIE working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but GRACIE isn't that keen on the idea.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
GRACIE looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
GRACIE working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but GRACIE isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GRACIE with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
GRACIE is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Oliveira to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Oliveira shrugs it off.
GRACIE is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
GRACIE working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
ROYCKSON GRACIE showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on ROYCKSON GRACIE's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
GRACIE ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but GRACIE is just out of range.
GRACIE showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with the combination.
Oliveira connects with a right hand. GRACIE shakes it off.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
GRACIE shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Marcus Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but GRACIE was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
GRACIE swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
GRACIE slips under a jab.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
GRACIE shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but GRACIE avoids it well.
GRACIE fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Marcus Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ROYCKSON GRACIE.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
GRACIE avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but GRACIE is avoiding it.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Marcus Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marcus Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira tries to bum rush GRACIE with a series of wild strikes but GRACIE uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
GRACIE fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but GRACIE persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
GRACIE is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
GRACIE is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time GRACIE.
GRACIE takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira tries to kick GRACIE off but GRACIE keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
GRACIE seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing GRACIE from advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Oliveira!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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