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). Babi Ala has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ala
vs
Oliveira

194 cm
25
279 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

150 cm
26
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 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 2 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Oliveira !
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ala throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Ala finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ala's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Ala sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ala looking to pass the guard.
Ala has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Ala throws a one two combo.

It looks like Gustavo Oliveira has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sloppy strikes from Ala. Those never looked like landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ala could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Ala sprawls well.

Ala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ala lands in his opponent's guard.
Ala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ala not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Babi Ala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Ala closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira trying to remain calm as Ala controls from the top position.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
Ala staying calm.
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.

That's three 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 tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.

Ala gets the takedown into side control.
Ala controls the position.
Ala wants to stand but Oliveira has his arm trapped.
Ala trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Ala throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ala looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ala throws a body shot but no joy.

Ala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Oliveira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Oliveira throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ala controls the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Ala postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babi Ala dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Oliveira 's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Ala shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Ala finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ala content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ala is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Ala is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ala knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Babi Ala wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A low kick from Ala is predictable there
and Oliveira counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala fails with an attempt to clinch.

Ala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ala lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ala controls the pace.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Ala controlling him for the moment.
Ala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Babi Ala has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ala throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.
Ala throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ala throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely.

Ala dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira 's guard.
Ala will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ala tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom.
Ala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is trying to keep Ala in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ala controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

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

Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Ala shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ala stays in close to Oliveira 's body and controls the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
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.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Babi Ala just wasn't active enough.

Ala drives through with a takedown into Oliveira 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ala engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Ala defends it easily.
Ala is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Babi Ala dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gustavo Oliveira 's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ala gets a takedown into half guard.
Babi Ala overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ala slows the pace down in half guard.

Ala stands up and beckons Oliveira to join him on the feet.

Ala decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ala trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ala keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ala tries to pass to full mount but Oliveira defends it.
Well, if Ala is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

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

Ala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Oliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ala has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Ala content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
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.
Oliveira wants to control but Ala postures up.
Ala wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his arm.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Ala working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ala taking a breather here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Oliveira gets caught napping as Ala dives in and scores a takedown. Oliveira manages to retain guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ala controls the pace.
Ala wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Babi Ala is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Ala keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Oliveira .

Ala drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ala slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ala is fighting to break Oliveira 's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ala tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Oliveira pulls Ala in close to prevent any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Oliveira .

Ala closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ala lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ala pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.

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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:26

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