PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tanix Joy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thompson Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Joy
vs
Oliveira

183 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
26
192 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tanix Joy!
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, Thompson Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliveira looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Joy tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Joy feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Joy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joy fails to land with a series of punches.
Joy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Joy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Oliveira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Joy's guard now.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Oliveira prevents Joy from getting back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira passes Joy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Joy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Joy is holding on for now.
Joy wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy is looking to escape.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Joy is working away.
Oliveira not doing much here.
Oliveira prevents Joy from standing back up.
Oliveira controlling the action here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Thompson Oliveira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Joy's guard.
Joy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Joy is working an open guard so Oliveira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Joy circles away.
Oliveira shoots in but Joy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joy tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away

and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joy's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira stops Joy from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Joy wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.

Oliveira stands and steps away. Joy gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Joy clinches up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Oliveira - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oliveira avoids the elbow strike from Joy, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Joy.
Oliveira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Joy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thompson Oliveira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Joy wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side

and Oliveira decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Joy's guard.
Oliveira stops Joy from standing up.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Joy wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Oliveira decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Joy, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt

and Oliveira counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Joy's guard now.
Joy wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.

Oliveira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joy doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joy stuffs the takedown.
Joy wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Joy pushes Oliveira away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.

Joy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Joy wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.

Oliveira stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joy tries to clinch up.
Joy connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Joy sprawls well. Joy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanix Joy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thompson Oliveira.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Tanix Joy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.

Oliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira is in Joy's guard.
Oliveira won't allow Joy to get back to his feet.

Joy wriggles free and stands up.
Joy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joy wants to clinch.
Joy tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Joy didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira won't allow Joy to get back to his feet.
Joy 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Oliveira drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Oliveira as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Joy screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Oliveira! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Thompson Oliveira!