PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Oliver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshad Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Oliver
vs
Singh

180 cm
20
158 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
18
169 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Oliver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arshad Singh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliver decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Singh makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Singh.
Singh looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliver is one step ahead there.
Oliver wants to control from the top but Singh keeps moving.
Singh wants to sweep here but Oliver controlling him for the moment.
Singh is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Singh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Oliver is fighting to break Singh's control of his arms but Singh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oliver is looking to stand up but Singh won't let him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh is trying to keep Oliver in close.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliver showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Singh.

Oliver looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Oliver passes into half guard.
Singh is not content to let Oliver control the position.
Oliver is stalling here. Singh is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oliver seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Singh has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Singh controlling the position from side mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliver tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Singh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Singh tries to advance to mount but Oliver denies him.
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Oliver struggling a bit here.
Oliver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Singh is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliver's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliver's back!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Oliver defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Singh trying to control.
Oliver is trying to stand back up.
Singh not allowing Oliver to control his hands.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Singh. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Singh looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is punishing Oliver with strikes - can he finish him?!
Oliver is breathing heavily.
Oliver just trying to survive but Singh is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oliver trying to get back to his feet but Singh is in full control for now.

Singh looking for the RNC.
Oliver looking very determined here, making life difficult for Singh.
Oliver is in bad spot here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arshad Singh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Singh misses with a straight left.
Oliver looks for a takedown but Singh sprawls well.
Singh thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Singh.

Oliver looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Singh gets full guard.
Singh is trying to control the position but Oliver postures up.
Oliver trying to move into half guard but instead Singh has managed to sweep!
Oliver is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
Oliver is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Singh is controlling him.
Singh stopping the sweep attempt from Oliver.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws a big right hand that misses.
Singh is working Oliver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliver can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Singh controls the pace.
Singh passes Oliver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Singh is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliver!
Singh controlling his opponent.
Oliver takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Oliver defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Singh.
Singh working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Singh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Arshad Singh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Singh manages to capitalize on a mistake by Oliver to take his back!
Oliver trying to control the position but Singh manages to sink in the hooks.

Singh looking for the choke from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh gets his hands free as Oliver looks to control.
Singh is looking to control Oliver but Oliver is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oliver covering up well under a series of strikes from Singh.
Oliver breaks Singh's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Oliver has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Oliver won't allow Singh to sweep him here.
Singh is pulling down on Oliver's head to control his posture.
Singh manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Singh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Singh looking to control but Oliver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Singh with shots to the head and body - Oliver looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oliver manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Singh escapes and gets back to his feet.
Oliver shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arshad Singh 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

Singh fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliver sprawls well initially but Singh persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliver is not content to let Singh control the position.
Singh lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Singh thows a huge punch but Oliver dodges it nicely.
Singh wants to pass the guard but Oliver is defending well.
Oliver moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oliver not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliver keeping moving, preventing Singh from controlling successfully.

Singh gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Oliver takes the fight into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Singh as the two fighters clinch.
Singh is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh wants a takedown but no success here.

Oliver breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliver shoots and misses
letting Singh counter with a right hand.

Singh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Singh trying to control but Oliver is having none of it.
Singh controlling from the full mount.
Singh can't control as he wanted to and Oliver manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliver looks like he's trying to stand up.

Singh is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliver defends it well.
Oliver works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliver keeping full guard, as Singh tries to pass.

Singh decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Oliver pushes Singh up against the cage in a clinch.
Singh creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Singh breaks the clinch.

Oliver darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Singh has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Oliver escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Oliver!
Arshad Singh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Oliver tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliver has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Aaron Oliver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Singh is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliver's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arshad Singh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Singh 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arshad Singh!