PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tank Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Oliveira
vs
Johnson

188 cm
22
206 lbs
6 - 5 - 0

190 cm
25
209 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlos Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tank Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Horrible takedown by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Johnson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.

Oliveira working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.

Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Oliveira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Johnson rolls with it to try and escape but Oliveira cranks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Oliveira!