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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Theo Boateng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre 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!
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200 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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182 cm
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207 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Theo Boateng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andre Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira slowing the pace effectively.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Theo Boateng has been cut.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Boateng is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Boateng's head.
Boateng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Oliveira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Boateng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boateng misses with a punch on the inside.
Boateng wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage.
Boateng is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boateng's face.
Oliveira jumps into guard, dragging Boateng to the mat.
Boateng wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Boateng postures up.
Boateng trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Boateng from controlling successfully.
Oliveira being controlled here, momentarily.
Boateng trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Boateng, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Boateng wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira tries to score with some ground and pound. Boateng controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Oliveira decides to stand back up. Oliveira steps back and let's Boateng get back to his feet.
Boateng tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Boateng throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boateng.
Boateng throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Boateng tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Boateng is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boateng feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Boateng changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira looks gassed!
Boateng postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Boateng is proving a slippery customer.
Boateng is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boateng trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boateng gets to his feet - Oliveira follows without any prompting.
Oliveira forces Boateng back against the cage and clinches.
Boateng wants to break free but Oliveira has control.
Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Boateng avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from Oliveira.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boateng.
Oliveira prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Boateng.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oliveira jumps guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Theo Boateng's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boateng shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Boateng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boateng shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Theo Boateng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Boateng tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Boateng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Andre Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boateng swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boateng sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boateng wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Boateng tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boateng shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Boateng.
Boateng looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Boateng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira has Boateng up against the cage in a clinch.
Boateng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Boateng tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Boateng circles away and keeps his distance.
Boateng tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Boateng throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boateng.
That's two 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.
Boateng shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Boateng's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boateng swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to clinch up but Boateng keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira rushes Boateng and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Boateng backwards.
Boateng has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boateng is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Boateng jumps guard but Oliveira stands there with Boateng around his waist. Boateng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Boateng with that takedown attempt.
Theo Boateng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Oliveira's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Boateng is trying to drag Oliveira to the mat but Oliveira just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boateng stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boateng instigates a clinch.
Oliveira keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boateng's efforts to push away.
Oliveira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boateng's face.
Oliveira stalls.
Boateng changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveira fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Boateng, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Boateng shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Theo Boateng's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Boateng in a clinch.
Boateng looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oliveira with a knee to the head.
Boateng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Boateng decides to pull guard.
Boateng not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Boateng.
Boateng working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boateng manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boateng looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boateng. 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 desperately to improve position.
Boateng blocks Oliveira's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Boateng pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Oliveira wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boateng.
Boateng tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Boateng postures up.
Boateng landing strikes from the mount and Oliveira is in trouble!
Boateng can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Boateng prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boateng lands a nice shot to the head.
Boateng is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Oliveira is in real trouble.
I would not like to be Oliveira right now.
Boateng trying to control.
Oliveira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boateng is cranking Oliveira's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Oliveira! He's tightened the choke and Oliveira is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Theo Boateng!
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energy
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RATING
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