PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Shane Grays (ranked 7909 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafaello Oliveiro (ranked 4233 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Grays
vs
Oliveiro

190 cm
18
158 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

173 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shane Grays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafaello Oliveiro!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Grays gets double underhooks and turns Oliveiro into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Grays. No joy for Oliveiro on that attempt.
Grays fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveiro avoids it really well and circles away.
Grays is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
As Grays backs off Oliveiro throws a huge counter combo but Grays manages to avoid it all.

Grays instigates a clinch.

Oliveiro successfully pulls guard.
Oliveiro wants to sweep but no luck.
Grays won't allow Oliveiro to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grays preventing the sweep.
Grays wants to pass the guard but Oliveiro is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Grays drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveiro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveiro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveiro!

Grays is looking for a sweep.
Oliveiro wants to control but Grays is keeping him busy.
Oliveiro working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grays struggling a bit here.

Oliveiro has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Grays is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Grays. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Oliveiro gets a clinch.
Oliveiro is trying to force a seperation but Grays has the dominant position.

Oliveiro jumps into guard, dragging Grays to the mat.
Oliveiro trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grays accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grays wants to stand but Oliveiro is controlling his posture from full guard.

Oliveiro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Grays has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Grays's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grays tries to break free but Oliveiro pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveiro misses with a punch on the inside.
Grays tries to pull guard but Oliveiro won't allow it.
Grays trying to land knees to the body.

Oliveiro jumps guard.
Oliveiro wants to sweep here but Grays controlling him for the moment.
Grays will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveiro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro is trying to keep Grays in close.
Oliveiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Grays wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grays is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliveiro scores with a couple of nice shots.
Grays knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveiro on the ground.
Grays pushes Oliveiro off looking to stand but Oliveiro dives back in and keeps control.
Grays is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafaello Oliveiro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Oliveiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveiro wants to counter the offense by Grays and move into the clinch position.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveiro. No joy for Grays on that attempt.

Oliveiro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Grays napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Grays tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveiro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveiro creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grays tries to buck Oliveiro off but Oliveiro is having none of it.
Grays really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Oliveiro stands up.

Oliveiro moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveiro with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveiro prevents Grays from breaking the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grays missing with knees to the body.
Grays is trying to push Oliveiro away but Oliveiro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Oliveiro jumps guard and drags Grays to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Grays has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveiro is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveiro throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Oliveiro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Grays's guard.

Grays looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Oliveiro distracts Grays with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveiro is working Grays over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Oliveiro stands and steps away. Grays gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Grays throws a low kick, looking for Oliveiro's leg but Oliveiro calmly moves out of range.
Grays tries to clinch up but Oliveiro circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Grays defends well and Oliveiro ends up having to push Grays into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grays shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveiro manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Grays's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Grays. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveiro shoots in for a takedown but Grays shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grays looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Grays displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveiro.
Grays tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grays stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grays wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveiro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grays darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveiro gets double underhooks and turns Grays into the cage.
Oliveiro shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveiro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Oliveiro tries to close the distance and clinch but Grays swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveiro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grays went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveiro throws a head kick but Grays moves out of range.
Grays tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliveiro manages to circle out of the way.
Grays throws a head kick but Oliveiro moves out of range.
Grays displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveiro.
Grays rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveiro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Grays throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveiro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grays defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Grays has closed the distance and engaged Oliveiro in a clinch.
Oliveiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grays is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Grays tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveiro shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Grays being controlled against the cage.

Grays breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Oliveiro.
Nice sprawl there from Oliveiro as Grays shoots in.

Oliveiro moves into the clinch.
Oliveiro is working for takedown but Grays is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rafaello Oliveiro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveiro.
Oliveiro fails to land the takedown.
Shane Grays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grays fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grays throws a body punch but Oliveiro moves out of range.
Shane Grays is winning the standup battle so far.
Grays pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveiro scores with a three punch combo!
Oliveiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Grays. Grays gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveiro is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Grays. No joy for Oliveiro on that attempt.
Shane Grays has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaello Oliveiro.
Grays misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveiro sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveiro wants to counter with a clinch but Grays pushes him away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grays keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveiro is trying hard to land a takedown here. Grays sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Grays shoots and misses
and Oliveiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveiro fails with the takedown.
Oliveiro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Grays gets a double leg takedown into Oliveiro's guard.
Grays trying to control but Oliveiro is working from the bottom.
Grays throws a strike but Oliveiro rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grays striking off his back but it's not causing Oliveiro any problems.
Oliveiro passes into half guard.
Oliveiro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Grays knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliveiro is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveiro prevents Grays from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro wants to take a breather but Grays is having none of it.

Grays looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Oliveiro pushes past his half guard into mount!
Oliveiro lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rafaello Oliveiro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Grays keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Grays has given up his back here.
Oliveiro lands shots from the back.
Oliveiro is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grays is keeping busy.
Oliveiro biding his time, looking for the opening.
Grays staying busy and making it hard for Oliveiro to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveiro gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Shane Grays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rafaello Oliveiro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Grays is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Oliveiro.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rafaello Oliveiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveiro 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rafaello Oliveiro!