PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judah Christ (ranked 3472 p4p, 5138 weight class) and Gustavo Oliveira (ranked 452 p4p, 558 weight class). Judah Christ could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gustavo Oliveira's chin.

Christ
vs
Oliveira

185 cm
19
170
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
20
180
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Good gas tank

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Judah Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gustavo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliveira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Christ bucks up and tries to throw Oliveira off but instead Oliveira has got his back!

Oliveira looking for the choke from the back.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Oliveira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Oliveira looking to break Christ's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Christ remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oliveira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Christ.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Oliveira controlling the positon.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Christ is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Zero Tolerance that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Christ 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.
Oliveira lands a shot to the head.
Christ is trying to stand back up.
Oliveira controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oliveira lands with a hammerfist to the side of Christ's head.
Oliveira is riding his opponent, not letting Christ buck him off.
Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Christ is trying to stand back up.
Oliveira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

Oliveira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trapped and Oliveira is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Oliveira is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Oliveira has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Christ's body.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Oliveira missing with strikes from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Christ showing good submission defense here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Christ swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira is standing up over Christ. Christ looks to escape but Oliveira dives into side control.

Christ is trying to buck Oliveira off.

Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Christ knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Christ is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliveira has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Christ bucks up and tries to throw Oliveira off but instead Oliveira has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

Oliveira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.

Oliveira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Oliveira connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Christ to escape the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Oliveira.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

Oliveira is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Oliveira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Christ has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Christ is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Oliveira.
Gustavo Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.

Oliveira looking for the choke from the back.
Christ is trying to stand back up.

Christ defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Oliveira's arms.
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.
Oliveira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to stand back up.
Christ is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Oliveira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Christ manages to escape to his feet.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gustavo Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Christ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Oliveira wants to clinch
and Christ counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Christ tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ is looking to get back to is feet but Oliveira passes into side control.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.

Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christ wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Christ is trying to buck Oliveira off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Christ tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Oliveira.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Christ is trying to remain composed but Oliveira is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
The referee is taking a good look at Christ as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Oliveira!
Christ trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.

Oliveira is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Christ defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Christ do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Oliveira looking for the choke from the back.
Oliveira controls the position.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira has full control of the position and if anything, Christ has just worked his way into a worse spot.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ is trying to stand back up.
Judah Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira biding his time, controlling Christ.
Christ is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustavo Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Oliveira!