QFC Tournament 1000 Round 2 PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rio De Janeiro (ranked 5004 p4p, 5371 weight class) and Victor Small (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rio De Janeiro is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

De Janeiro
vs
Small

174 cm
18
138
1 - 0 - 0

168 cm
18
130
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rio De Janeiro !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Victor Small!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Small tries to get set, De Janeiro tries to push him back and clinch up but Small manages to avoid the attempt.

De Janeiro feints and as Small raises his hands in defense, De Janeiro changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Small is looking for a triangle but De Janeiro pushes his legs off easily.
De Janeiro wanted to stand there but Small had control of the position.
De Janeiro 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
De Janeiro tries to stand but Small is controlling from the bottom.

Small looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Small is looking for a triangle but De Janeiro pushes his legs off easily.
De Janeiro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Small can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Small had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Janeiro defends it easily.

Small is looking for a triangle but De Janeiro pushes his legs off easily.

Small looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
De Janeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Janeiro wanted to stand there but Small had control of the position.

Small is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De Janeiro defends well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Janeiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Small working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De Janeiro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Small is tightening it up a little... De Janeiro has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! De Janeiro reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! De Janeiro taps out! Nice BJJ there by Small!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Victor Small!
A victorious Victor Small thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
34%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project Cd (ranked 4839 p4p, 4840 weight class) and Project BC (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Cd
vs
BC

172 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project Cd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project BC!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cd lands with an overhand left.
BC slips under a jab from Cd.
Cd misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from BC on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cd throws a right hand that misses
and Cd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cd walks into a jab.
BC throws a shot from downtown. Cd moves away and avoids it.

Cd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. BC tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cd is in BC's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cd content to stall in guard here.
BC keeping moving, preventing Cd from controlling successfully.
Cd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cd wants to control from the top but BC keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd looking to sit in guard and control but BC gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

BC trying to control the position from guard on top but Cd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
BC postures up in Cd's guard and throws a big left but Cd blocks it.
BC throwing strikes from guard but Cd blocks nicely.
Cd wants to sweep here but BC controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cd keeping moving, preventing BC from controlling successfully.
Cd wants to sweep but no luck.
BC trying to control the position from guard on top but Cd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab from Cd.
BC missing with a left hand there. Cd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from BC misses.
Cd misses with a straight left.
BC keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cd.
BC takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
BC throws a hook but Cd avoids it easily.
Cd tries to counter with a takedown but BC is quick to defend against it.
Cd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd throws a jab but it's blocked by BC.
Despite the aggression on BC's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
BC lands a slapping body shot.
Cd lands a slapping body shot.
Cd swings for the body but BC moves out of range.
BC is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cd lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice defenses there by Cd.
The fighters circling - BC throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cd misses with an uppercut. BC saw that one coming.
Cd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cd swings widly with a right hand
and BC counters with a stiff right hand.
Cd digs a good hook to BC's body.
BC slips a jab from Cd.
BC shoots in but Cd avoids the takedown attempt easily.
BC blocks a jab.
Cd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BC throws a body punch but Cd moves out of range.
BC misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cd swings and misses with a shot to the body
and BC cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cd defending well as BC loads up on a big left hand.
Cd misses with an uppercut.
BC throws out a counter right but Cd avoids it with no problem.
Cd misses with a straight left.
BC misses with a straight right.
Cd is looking to counter punch.
BC lands a jab to the nose.
Cd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cd throws an off balance right hand
and BC counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cd thinking.
BC throws a right and a left that Cd avoids nicely.
Cd attempts a counter takedown but BC avoids it well and moves away.
BC misses with a straight right.
BC shoots for a double leg takedown but Cd sprawls well. He's pushed BC's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but BC avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Project Cd will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Cd fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from BC misses.

Cd shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cd showed some decent athleticism there.
BC is refusing to be controlled, as Cd sits in half guard.
Cd is nestled in close to BC, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cd stalling away here and it's allowed BC to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cd looking to sit in guard and control but BC gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd keeping full guard, as BC tries to pass.
Cd has his hands on BC's head, controlling the position.
BC with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cd tries to get out of the position.
BC content to stall in guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cd has momentary wrist control but BC slips an elbow through the middle.
Cd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
BC trying to control but Cd is working from the bottom.
BC slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cd catches BC with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
BC thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cd shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. BC defends it nicely.
BC misses with a body shot.
Cd throws a big shot that misses.
BC missing with a left hand there. Cd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cd.
Nice defenses there by Cd.
BC tries to move into range but Cd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
BC throws a good cross that connects.
BC connects with a nice looking jab.
BC takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Project BC seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cd is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cd missing with a left hand there. BC was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BC slips under a jab.
BC uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cd.
BC fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cd manages to avoid it.
BC misses with a jab to the body
and BC takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BC.
Cd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping BC at a distance.
Cd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
BC misses with a hook
enabling Cd to counter with a crisp jab.
BC missing with a left hand there. Cd was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Cd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
BC cracks Cd with a good jab.
Cd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BC.
Cd fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Project Cd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cd throws a lazy uppercut

so BC counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Project Cd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

BC throws a body shot but no joy.
Cd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. BC sees it coming and avoids it easily.
BC keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BC let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
BC looks to land a right hand but Cd moved out of range.
Cd lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
BC displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cd throws out the jab.
Cd moves out of range as BC strikes.
A slow jab from BC misses its intended target.
Cd changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
BC steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cd.
Cd avoids the body shot from BC.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cd misses with an uppercut
and BC counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cd cracks a nice hook into BC's ribs.
Cd dips to his left and cracks BC with an uppercut!

Cd gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cd sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but BC is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cd landing a few strikes.
BC wants to control but Cd postures up.
Cd in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cd landing a few strikes.
Cd working the ground and pound but BC is defending the strikes.
BC managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Cd.
Cd working the ground and pound but BC is defending the strikes.
BC wants to control but Cd postures up.
Cd throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
BC manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
BC on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
BC has hold of Cd's hands but Cd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cd seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
BC is staying active underneath Cd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BC is looking to control Cd's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can BC avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cd looks to land a left hand but BC moved out of range nicely.
BC throws a lazy right hand but Cd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
BC bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cd misses with a looping right.
Cd scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cd throws a big shot that misses.
BC uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cd.
BC fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cd manages to avoid it.
BC lunges at Cd with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cd's hand.
Cd scores with a hook to the body. BC takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cd sizes up BC with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Cd.
Cd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BC steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cd.
A big right from Cd misses.
BC feints the counter takedown.
Cd throws a hook but BC avoids it easily.
BC moves away from the strike by Cd.
Cd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that BC can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cd misses with an uppercut. BC saw that one coming.
Cd throws a body punch but BC moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from BC.
BC throws a jab but it's blocked by Cd.
BC misses with a looping left.
Cd throws a shot from downtown. BC moves away and avoids it.
Cd throws a jab when BC was well out of range.
BC catches Cd with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jab, jab by Cd - just one landing.
Project BC has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Project Cd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
BC bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cd's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Cd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Project Cd!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Project Cd!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Project Cd!

Project Cd wins by unanimous decision!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blinko Felly (ranked 5120 p4p, 4512 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 218 p4p, 206 weight class). Mao Zedong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Felly
vs
Zedong

174 cm
18
144
1 - 0 - 0

169 cm
18
136
1 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blinko Felly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Emerson Jorge.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Felly shoots in and gets a takedown into Zedong's guard.

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

Felly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Felly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Felly 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.

Felly 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.
Zedong is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Felly 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.

Felly drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Felly jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Felly 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.

Felly drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Felly seems to have locked his on tight now - Zedong screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Felly, as he picks up the win!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Blinko Felly!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
52%

Main event

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Project AB (ranked 4838 p4p, 4982 weight class) and Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

AB
vs
Oliveira

172 cm
18
135
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
18
145
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Project AB!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Thiago Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Oliveira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oliveira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oliveira grinds an elbow into AB's temple.
AB is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but AB is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AB is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but AB is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's one minute gone in the round.
AB throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
AB is looking to improve his position.
AB keeps control of the position for the meantime.
AB on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if AB tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira wants to control but AB is keeping him busy.
AB works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AB thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira trying to control but AB is working from the bottom.
AB is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but AB keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
AB throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Oliveira 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.
AB is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
AB managing to control the position.
AB is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AB keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
AB is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
AB throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AB lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing AB from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
AB is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
AB postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AB cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
AB with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
AB trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AB postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but AB sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
AB with a nice cross.
AB dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on AB's head and hops out.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
AB trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
AB has hold of Oliveira's hands but Oliveira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
Oliveira tries to roll but AB sticks to his back.
AB is looking to finish with some ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Oliveira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from AB!
Oliveira covers up after that shot from AB.
Oliveira trying to control the hands but AB won't let him.
Oliveira is taking damage to the body and head.
Oliveira prevents AB from getting a body triangle.
Can Oliveira hold on?! AB is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oliveira is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira takes a big shot to the side of the head.
AB landing with strikes.
Oliveira tries to escape but AB has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
AB lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Oliveira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from AB!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can Oliveira hold on?! AB is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Oliveira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AB. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but AB is staying active.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
AB lands a shot to the body.
AB lands an elbow to the side of the head.
AB scores with punches and elbows.
AB scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
AB scores with strikes from the back.
AB trying to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oliveira staying busy and making it hard for AB to control.
AB softening up his opponent with strikes here.
AB lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
AB is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
AB has the hooks in. Oliveira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
AB lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira covers up after that shot from AB.
AB trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
AB has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira trying to control the position but AB manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Project AB dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

AB goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
AB tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten AB somewhat.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
AB misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from AB enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. AB manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
AB thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.

AB wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
AB lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as AB accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
AB content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
AB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira is trying to keep AB in close.
AB lands a couple of digs.
AB trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
AB postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
AB trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
AB working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Project AB overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AB throws a big elbow that misses.
AB with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AB missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AB throws a big elbow that misses.
AB distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira controls AB momentarily but AB frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AB throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but AB postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
AB in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AB works over Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
AB scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira controls AB momentarily but AB frees himself.
AB is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira looking to control.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AB.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables AB to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira looking to control.
AB lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
AB working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
AB chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
AB content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AB trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
AB stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
AB controlling from the top position.
AB scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but AB is proving a slippery customer.
Thiago Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Project AB is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AB postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project AB showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AB has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight for Project AB!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Project AB!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Project AB!

Project AB wins by unanimous decision!

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energy
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hype
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pop
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