PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is How To Love. Oliveira has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Johnson
vs
Oliveira

193 cm
27
216 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

184 cm
28
205 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

CEC Nutrition Q160

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 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafael Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oliveira is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Oliveira looks winded!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson not doing much here.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Johnson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Johnson throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Oliveira defending well.
Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Johnson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Johnson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Johnson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira is in trouble now - Johnson has advanced to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Johnson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson working Oliveira over with strikes here.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson raining down hammerfists from mount.

Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Oliveira! Johnson sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Oliveira and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.