PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Archie Oliveira (ranked 1072 p4p, 1049 weight class) and Gervonta Davis (ranked 152 p4p, 150 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Davis's choice of entrance music: Unstoppable - Gervonta Davis ▶ Motivation. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Oliveira
vs
Davis

184 cm
20
168
4 - 1 - 0

175 cm
20
160
7 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Arcticus University: London
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archie Oliveira!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gervonta Davis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!

It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oooh a lovely combination from Davis sends Oliveira down but not out. Davis dives into side control looking to finish.

Oliveira is rocked!
Davis wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his arm.
Oliveira regains half guard.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.

Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.

Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up.

Oliveira has his feet on Davis's thighs here. He's pushed Davis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Davis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira retains his lightweight title!