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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Altair Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dark matter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira comes to the cage accompanied by Aphex Twin - Come To Daddy . The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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212 lbs
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185 cm
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Altair Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, dark matter!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? matter is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, matter circles away and we're back to standing.
matter fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but matter persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira is defending against the submission attempts here by matter.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
matter advances to half guard.
Oliveira flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oliveira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Oliveira tries to get out of the position.
matter prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira 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 one minute gone in the round.
matter looking to pass the guard.
matter trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
matter 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.
matter looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but matter persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
matter shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira throws a combination. matter tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
matter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing matter off to one side.
Altair Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark matter.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
matter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
matter bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as matter stalls from top position.
matter looks gassed!
Oliveira wants to control but matter postures up.
Oliveira is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because matter is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
matter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matter wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
matter tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. matter defends it nicely.
matter shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and matter counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Oliveira!
matter working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
matter avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
matter is working for a guillotine from mount but Oliveira frees his head quite easily.
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but matter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dark matter dominated that 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.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
matter is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Oliveira leaves matter with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Altair Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark matter.
Oliveira throws a solid leg kick but matter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliveira.
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. matter defends it easily.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but matter pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
matter pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
matter is breathing heavily.
matter seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira tries to roll over but matter keeps him under control.
Oliveira missing with punches from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but matter has control of the leg.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for matter on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveira misses with a low kick.
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.
matter circles away from the clinch attempt
and matter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst matter is controlling him.
Oliveira is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
matter wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
matter drops back, looking for a kneebar! Oliveira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Oliveira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Oliveira!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Oliveira seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
matter sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira wants to stand but matter has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Oliveira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed matter's head.
Oliveira throwing shots but matter is blocking nicely.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but matter is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
matter looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but matter keeps it at a distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but matter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
dark matter showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
matter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
matter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown by matter or perhaps it was just good defense by Oliveira which made him look bad.
matter tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
Altair Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of dark matter.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira.
matter is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but matter keeps working.
Oliveira tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
matter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
matter is trying to get back to half guard.
matter is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira is working for a kimura but matter is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
dark matter has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
matter tries for a takedown but Oliveira circles away easily
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
Oliveira is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from matter.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. matter smiles and moves away.
Oliveira throws a wild body kick that matter sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
matter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Oliveira with a poor takedown
and matter counters with a nice double leg into guard.
matter seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing matter from controlling successfully.
matter is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to stand up but matter is controlling him.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing matter from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and matter counters with a takedown into side control.
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
matter advances to mount.
Oliveira prevents matter from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
dark matter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got matter winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... dark matter!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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