PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Roy Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titus Theodoreau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Titus Theodoreau was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Oliveira
vs
Theodoreau

182 cm
26
163 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

182 cm
25
180 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Titus Theodoreau!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a one-two to the body.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Theodoreau sprawls well. Theodoreau wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodoreau appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Theodoreau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theodoreau continues to drive forward.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Theodoreau wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
An inside leg kick from Oliveira misses.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Theodoreau throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Theodoreau avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
Theodoreau avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Theodoreau was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theodoreau defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Theodoreau as he jumps to the side.
Theodoreau stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Theodoreau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a stiff right hand.

Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Theodoreau is defending well but Oliveira drives through and ends up in Theodoreau's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Theodoreau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira misses with a head kick.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodoreau, which made it look bad.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodoreau but Theodoreau 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.

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

Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Theodoreau pinned against the cage. Theodoreau gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Theodoreau sprawls well.
Theodoreau is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theodoreau slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Theodoreau sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Theodoreau stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau shows good takedown defense.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oliveira is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Roy Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Theodoreau avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Theodoreau continues to drive forward.
Roy Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodoreau let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Theodoreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Theodoreau sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Theodoreau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira shoots and misses
letting Theodoreau counter with a right hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Theodoreau throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Theodoreau defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Theodoreau into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
As Oliveira backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Theodoreau but Theodoreau pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Titus Theodoreau seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodoreau tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodoreau to the ground. Theodoreau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Theodoreau! But no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Theodoreau tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Theodoreau to the ground. Theodoreau escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Titus Theodoreau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Theodoreau sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Theodoreau looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Theodoreau sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Theodoreau, which made it look bad.
Theodoreau looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira shoots in but Theodoreau avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Theodoreau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Theodoreau sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Theodoreau was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
As Oliveira backs off Theodoreau throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Theodoreau leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Theodoreau throws a counter combo.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Theodoreau sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Theodoreau tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Theodoreau manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Theodoreau's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Titus Theodoreau is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Theodoreau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Theodoreau lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Theodoreau unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Theodoreau moves out of range of the strikes.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Theodoreau counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Theodoreau swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Theodoreau. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
A nice side step and Theodoreau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Theodoreau counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira.
Theodoreau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and Theodoreau counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Theodoreau to acknowledge the strikes.
Theodoreau might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Theodoreau avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Theodoreau is looking for the big counter here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Titus Theodoreau comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Theodoreau winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titus Theodoreau!