PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Stanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira's entrance music is The Only - Static x. A fine choice. Stanson has chosen I Am The Warrior as his entrance music. Gabriel Oliveira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Oliveira
vs
Stanson

195 cm
22
170 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
177 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Tends to cut

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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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Stanson!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stanson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Stanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanson.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Stanson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Stanson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stanson.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanson stops Oliveira from standing up.
Stanson postures up.
Stanson stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.

Stanson drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Stanson off! Stanson jumps back into Oliveira's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanson is one step ahead there.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt

and Stanson counters with a single leg into guard. Oliveira didn't expect that.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Stanson wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stanson is controlling him.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Gabriel Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Stanson clinches with his opponent.
Stanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Stanson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Stanson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Stanson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stanson prevents Oliveira from getting back to his feet.

Stanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Stanson looks gassed!
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Stanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stanson ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stanson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Stanson knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Stanson moves away

and Stanson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Stanson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stanson manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveira passes into half guard.

Oliveira gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Oliveira misses with a takedown

and Stanson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stanson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.

Stanson is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stanson to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Nice cross by Oliveira.

Oliveira scores with a takedown into Stanson's guard.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Stanson is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Stanson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stanson.

Stanson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Stanson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to stand but Stanson is controlling from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Stanson's guard.
Stanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stanson, not yet.
Stanson has a closed guard, preventing Oliveira from standing up.

Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Craig Stanson has got the better of the ground game so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Stanson moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliveira fails with the takedown

and Stanson counters by clinching up.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stanson.
Oliveira working aggressively here.

Oliveira manages to pull guard.

Stanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Stanson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oliveira tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stanson controls his leg.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Stanson!
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.

Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stanson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stanson regains half guard.
Stanson is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira works his way into side control.

Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oliveira trying to control the action but Stanson is working from the bottom.
Stanson is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Oliveira dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stanson in his tracks.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stanson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Stanson is looking for a kimura here.

Stanson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Stanson eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira trying to control but Stanson postures up.
Oliveira moves into full guard.
Stanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Stanson is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to stand but can't do so whilst Stanson controls his leg.
Oliveira is trying to control. Stanson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Stanson actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to control but Stanson is keeping him busy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Stanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to drag Stanson to the mat but Stanson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanson.
Oliveira is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Stanson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Stanson is avoiding it.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira throws a jab when Stanson was well out of range.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Stanson slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Stanson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Stanson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Stanson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Stanson ducked under it nicely.
Stanson defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Stanson slips a jab from Oliveira.

Stanson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stanson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Stanson drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Stanson off! Stanson jumps back into Oliveira's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Stanson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira is trying to keep Stanson in close.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Stanson circles away.
Jab by Oliveira.
Stanson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

And that's the end of the fight!
Craig Stanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stanson 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Stanson!