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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Manfriny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willian Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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198 cm
18
256 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Good in bed |
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, Pedro Manfriny! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Willian Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira feints and as Manfriny raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oliveira wants to control from the top but Manfriny keeps moving. Oliveira advances to half guard. Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Manfriny defends it. Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Oliveira stops Manfriny from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Manfriny won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount. Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfriny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Manfriny is defending well. Manfriny tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. Manfriny tries to clinch but fails miserably and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Manfriny is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Manfriny is breathing heavily. Manfriny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time. Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Manfriny is holding on for dear life with his legs. Oliveira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfriny does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Oliveira controlling the action here.
Willian Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Manfriny tries to sprawl but Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard. Oliveira controlling the action here. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Oliveira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Willian Oliveira hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Manfriny misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Oliveira dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manfriny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Oliveira is keen to just control but Manfriny is a slippery customer. Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manfriny sees it coming and defends easily. Manfriny keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Manfriny sees it coming and defends easily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Oliveira thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Manfriny's head. Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manfriny defends it well. Oliveira is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Oliveira controlling his opponent. Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manfriny to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manfriny shrugs it off. Oliveira has control of Manfriny's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Manfriny regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Manfriny avoids a series of strikes thrown by Oliveira.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Manfriny is looking to escape. Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Manfriny to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Manfriny shrugs it off. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira throws some wild stikes that Manfriny manages to avoid easily.
Oliveira unloads with some shots from mount but Manfriny bucks and avoids them well.
Oliveira controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Manfriny manages to avoid the submission attempt. Willian Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far. Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Manfriny is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willian Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Manfriny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard. Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Oliveira passes into half guard. Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Manfriny blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Manfriny has managed to free his arm - good work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall. Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Manfriny defends it. Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Manfriny won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Oliveira works his way into full mount! Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira misses with a head shot. Oliveira trying to control but Manfriny is having none of it. Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Willian Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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. Manfriny defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Oliveira. Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight! Willian Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Oliveira 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30 Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30 Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willian Oliveira!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
32% |
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