PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Santino Oliviera (ranked 621 p4p, 2734 weight class) and Eddie Roth (ranked 78 p4p, 300 weight class). Roth has chosen Straight Back to It as his entrance music. Eddie Roth will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Oliviera
vs
Roth

175 cm
25
162
11 - 4 - 0

188 cm
26
157
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup

Northern Zombie
Shadow Realm Apparel

Hawaii Nutrition
Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Santino Oliviera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Roth!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth tries to clinch but Oliviera is having none of it.
Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Roth misses the target.

Roth tries to keep at a distance but Oliviera has taken the fight into the clinch.

Oliviera drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Roth defends well.

Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Roth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliviera, not yet.

Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roth is aware though and is defending well.

Oliviera has his feet on Roth's thighs here. He's pushed Roth off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Roth screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Santino Oliviera!
An out of breath Santino Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Eddie Roth stepped up to the mic, saying 'The road to victory is paved with challenges, and this loss is just a stepping stone on that path. My greatest triumphs are still ahead."'.