PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michal Materla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinicius Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Avicii - Levels kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Materla
vs
Oliveira

185 cm
26
206 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

185 cm
20
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

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Torment Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michal Materla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vinicius Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Materla staying out of range there.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira lands a head shot.
Materla throws a big shot that misses.
Materla throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Materla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Materla throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Materla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira throws a jab when Materla was well out of range.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Materla was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Materla displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Materla.
Oliveira tries to clinch up

and Materla counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Oliveira's guard now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materla with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla with a flurry of punches that miss.
Materla loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Materla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Materla is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
Materla postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Materla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Materla defends easily.
Materla throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Materla pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.

Materla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Materla looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Materla trying to control the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.
Oliveira postures up in Materla's guard and throws a big left but Materla blocks it.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Materla controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Materla keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Vinicius Oliveira was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Materla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Materla works his way into side control.
Materla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materla working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michal Materla dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Oliveira swings for the body but Materla moves out of range.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Materla moves away.
Oliveira moves out of range as Materla strikes.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Materla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Materla lands in his opponent's guard.
Materla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Materla is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top!
Materla wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Materla will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Materla trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Materla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Materla bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Materla is one step ahead there.
Materla lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Materla is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Materla looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Materla throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Materla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Materla keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Materla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Materla tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Materla not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Materla is keeping the position for now.
Materla controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Materla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michal Materla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Michal Materla just wasn't active enough.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut lands for Materla. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Materla avoids nicely.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Materla moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vinicius Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Materla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Materla in his tracks.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Materla thows a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
Materla just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Materla's head back.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Materla shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Materla keeps the fight on the outside.
Materla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vinicius Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

A left lands for Oliveira.
Materla throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Materla throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Materla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira cracks Materla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Materla.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Materla moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Materla circles away and keeps his distance.
Materla shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Materla 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 is looking to clinch.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Materla circles away.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Materla makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.

Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Materla in a clinch.
Oliveira looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Materla changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Materla takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Materla circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Materla.
Materla takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vinicius Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira lands the left hand.
Oliveira cracks Materla with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Materla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Materla swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira scores with a hook.
Materla ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira scores with a jab. Materla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Oliveira lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Materla on the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materla circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Materla circles away and keeps his distance.
Materla moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Materla walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Materla keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Materla's head.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Oliveira does it's job there.
Materla takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Materla has time to react.
Oliveira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Materla misses the target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira connects with a right hand. Materla shakes it off.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Materla is having none of it.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Oliveira closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira lands with a left to the head.
Materla has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michal Materla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
Oliveira is trying to stall.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vinicius Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinicius Oliveira!
Vinicius Oliveira really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Torment Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.