PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ched Bendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Bendes
vs
Oliveira

169 cm
25
142 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

160 cm
25
130 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ched Bendes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bendes takes the fight into the clinch.

Bendes works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Bendes is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bendes wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bendes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bendes not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bendes trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bendes controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Bendes drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bendes passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Oliveira!
Bendes has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Oliveira's face.
Bendes wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Bendes wants to take his opponent's back but Oliveira doesn't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendes controlling the pace for now.
Bendes landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bendes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bendes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Bendes won't let Oliveira get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bendes controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendes looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira is just holding on here. Bendes manages to take his back.
Will Bendes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bendes missing with strikes.
Bendes wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Bendes has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bendes avoiding Oliveira 's attempts to control his hands.
Will Bendes go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Bendes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bendes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.

Bendes tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bendes is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ched Bendes dominated that round.
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.

Bendes throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combo that has Bendes backing up. Bendes nods at Oliveira to acknowledge the strikes.
Bendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira lands with an overhand left.
Bendes shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bendes wants to clinch
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bendes misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Bendes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bendes off to one side.
Oliveira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ched Bendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bendes moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira stops a takedown attempt from Bendes.
Bendes is trying to stall.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bendes backwards.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bendes.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to work over Bendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira trying to control the position but instead, Bendes has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliveira into the ropes.
Oliveira tries to stall but Bendes uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Oliveira is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Oliveira is pressed up against the ropes. Bendes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bendes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bendes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendes tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Bendes dives in for a single leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bendes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bendes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bendes walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Oliveira is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bendes rather than just go for the knockout.
Bendes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carlos Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira cracks Bendes with an open hand slap.
Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Bendes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bendes wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira connects with a body shot.
Bendes walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bendes shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Bendes takes a shot right to the bread basket.

Oliveira rushes Bendes and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Bendes can't get the takedown.
Oliveira lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carlos Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Oliveira lands with a cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliveira, as that shot connected.
Donk. Oliveira catches Bendes right on the button with a cross.
Carlos Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bendes shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliveira punishes Bendes's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bendes takes one to the chin there.
Ched Bendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

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

Oliveira clinches.
Bendes tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ched Bendes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bendes is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bendes wants a takedown.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.

Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bendes circles away quickly and effectively.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bendes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bendes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ched Bendes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Oliveira scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Oliveira.
Bendes misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Bendes's body.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Bendes's defenses.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Bendes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Bendes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bendes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bendes won't allow Oliveira to get back to his feet.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Bendes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the head.
Bendes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bendes fails with the takedown.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Bendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bendes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carlos Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Oliveira!
Post fight, Carlos Oliveira stared into the camera and said 'See what I did there? I punched you'.