PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Babi Ala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ala
vs
Oliveira

194 cm
25
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

150 cm
25
300 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Babi Ala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Oliveira !
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ala misses.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!

Ala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oliveira has eaten all the pies!
Ala just content to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.
Ala wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.

Ala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ala wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira 's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Ala looking to pass the guard.
Ala has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.
Ala slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Ala seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.

Babi Ala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Ala does no damage.

Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Ala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Ala defends it easily.
Oliveira is trying to keep Ala in close.
Ala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ala working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira 's head.
Ala is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ala's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.
Oliveira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ala stuffs the takedown.

Ala closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira 's guard.
Ala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ala passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ala is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oliveira 's shoulder. That is not cool.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ala wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira being controlled for a moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A lazy left from Ala finds it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ala misses with a low kick.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Ala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ala but Ala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ala as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Babi Ala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ala wants to clinch.

Ala fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Ala persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ala is taking a breather. Oliveira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ala is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ala takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Babi Ala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ala swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Ala pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Ala.
Ala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

Ala pulls guard successfully.
Ala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ala is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Ala 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ala keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Ala trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.
Ala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Ala.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Ala wants to stand but Oliveira has his arm trapped.
Oliveira is trying to escape the position but Ala is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ala controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ala tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling his head.
Oliveira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Babi Ala.
Ala leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babi Ala dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Ala throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.

Ala shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ala wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Ala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ala throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Ala shoots in and gets a takedown into Oliveira 's guard.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Ala is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ala controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ala wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ala postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ala ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ala misses with a wild body shot.

Oliveira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ala to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Ala tries to pass.
Ala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Ala shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ala sitting in guard here, content to control.
Babi Ala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Ala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Babi Ala.

Ala gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Ala has control of the leg.
Babi Ala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ala performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gustavo Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ala prevents Oliveira from improving his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Babi Ala showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ala has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Babi Ala!