PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Konrad Kristofferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Olivera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konrad Kristofferson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kristofferson
vs
Olivera

166 cm
18
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
22
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 Amsterdam, Konrad Kristofferson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabriel Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Olivera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kristofferson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olivera is in Kristofferson's guard.
Kristofferson trying to control the position.
Kristofferson throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Olivera passes Kristofferson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Olivera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kristofferson is just riding it out for now. Olivera eventually gives up the hold.
Kristofferson is staying active underneath Olivera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olivera really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kristofferson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Kristofferson actively working from the bottom here.
Olivera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but Kristofferson is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Olivera lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera is keen to just control but Kristofferson is a slippery customer.

Olivera gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Olivera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kristofferson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kristofferson is not content to let Olivera control the position.
Kristofferson keeping hold of Olivera's head, controlling as best he can.
Kristofferson wants to control but Olivera is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kristofferson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Olivera pulls his head out easily.
Kristofferson is breathing heavily.

Olivera is trying to work for a kimura but Kristofferson is defending well.
Kristofferson is trying to control but can't.

Kristofferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kristofferson is pressing down on Olivera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Olivera throws a strike but Kristofferson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Olivera pushes Kristofferson off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Olivera rushes Kristofferson and presses him up against the cage.
Olivera is pressed up against the cage. Kristofferson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olivera down to the mat. Olivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Olivera fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kristofferson sprawls well initially but Olivera persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kristofferson wants to get back to full guard.
Olivera trying to control from half guard but Kristofferson is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Gabriel Olivera was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kristofferson shoots in looking for a takedown. Olivera tries to sprawl out of it but Kristofferson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Olivera manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Olivera shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kristofferson's guard.
Olivera must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olivera working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Olivera dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Olivera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Olivera trying to control the position but Kristofferson is working away.

Olivera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Olivera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kristofferson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Olivera is in Kristofferson's guard.

Kristofferson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Olivera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kristofferson.
Kristofferson is not content to let Olivera control the position.

Olivera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristofferson tries to improve position but can't.
Olivera tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kristofferson is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Gabriel Olivera has got the better of the ground game so far.
Olivera misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Olivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kristofferson keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Kristofferson down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kristofferson is not content to let Olivera control the position.
Kristofferson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Kristofferson looking for submissions off his back.
Kristofferson is not content to let Olivera control the position.
Olivera wants to pass the guard but Kristofferson is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristofferson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Olivera stops Kristofferson from getting back to his feet.
Kristofferson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Olivera trying to control but Kristofferson is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Kristofferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Olivera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kristofferson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Olivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Kristofferson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Olivera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olivera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kristofferson is keeping the position for now.
Olivera trying to control but Kristofferson is working from the bottom.

Olivera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kristofferson dives on top into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kristofferson forces his way into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kristofferson connects with a nice short shot to Olivera's temple.
Olivera trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gabriel Olivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Kristofferson shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivera sprawls well. He's pushed Kristofferson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gabriel Olivera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Olivera scores with a takedown into Kristofferson's guard.

Kristofferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Olivera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Olivera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Kristofferson looking for a guillotine here but Olivera defends easily.

Kristofferson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olivera gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Olivera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Kristofferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Olivera.

Kristofferson scores with a takedown into Olivera's guard.
Kristofferson trying to control but Olivera is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kristofferson is controlling him.
Kristofferson wants to pass the guard but Olivera is keeping the position.
Kristofferson won't allow Olivera to sweep him here.
Olivera not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olivera wants to get back to his feet but Kristofferson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Kristofferson gets a double leg takedown into Olivera's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olivera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kristofferson stands and throws Olivera's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kristofferson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.

Kristofferson stands up.

Olivera looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kristofferson!
Kristofferson tries to hold on but Olivera postures up.
Kristofferson taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Olivera working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Olivera tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Olivera trying to control but Kristofferson is having none of it.
Konrad Kristofferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristofferson is wriggling around trying to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kristofferson is squirming around, avoiding Olivera's attempts to control the action.
Gabriel Olivera is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kristofferson throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Olivera.
Well Olivera has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Olivera!
A relieved looking Gabriel Olivera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.