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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Einstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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183 cm
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170 lbs
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170 cm
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bruno Oliveira! 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, Carl Einstein! The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Einstein working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Einstein tries to land a sweep but no joy. Einstein trying to control the position here. Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Einstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Einstein can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Einstein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Einstein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Einstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira prevents Einstein from improving his position. Einstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets to his feet - back to striking we go! Bruno Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira drives through and clinches with Einstein against the cage.
Oliveira pulls guard successfully.
Einstein being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Einstein trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carl Einstein wasn't active enough on the ground. Oliveira fails with the takedown and Einstein decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard. Oliveira managing to control the position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Einstein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Einstein slips nicely into half guard. Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Einstein wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Einstein is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Oliveira is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Einstein is figuring out what he wants to do next. Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Einstein is very close to passing his half guard. Einstein is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Einstein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Einstein wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Carl Einstein will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oliveira pulls Einstein in to control the position. Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Einstein is controlling him. Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carl Einstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Oliveira has his takedown stuffed and Einstein counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Einstein. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Einstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Oliveira is trying to keep Einstein in close.
Einstein advances position into side control! Einstein should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete. Einstein stands up and we're back to a striking position. Einstein blocks a jab. Einstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira misses with a body shot
so Einstein counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Einstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oliveira wants to sweep here but Einstein controlling him for the moment. Einstein pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard. Oliveira is staying active underneath Einstein, who seems content to just control the action from this position. The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Einstein pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Einstein from controlling successfully. Oliveira controlling Einstein's posture. Oliveira wants to stand but Einstein is controlling the position. Einstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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. Einstein wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Carl Einstein has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Einstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy. Einstein wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. Einstein postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carl Einstein 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!
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown and Einstein counters with a shoot takedown. Oliveira fights it but they end up in guard. Einstein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet. Oliveira is pulling down on Einstein's head to control his posture. Oliveira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Einstein has passed into half guard!
Einstein wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round. Einstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Einstein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Einstein looking to control but Oliveira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Einstein controlling his opponent. Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Einstein controlling the position easily from mount. Oliveira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Einstein avoiding Oliveira 's attempts to control his hands. Einstein controls the action. Einstein is landing with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Einstein lands an elbow to the side of the head. You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Oliveira fending off the submission attempt from Einstein. I really don't envy Oliveira right now.
Einstein is trying to stick to Oliveira's back but Oliveira is turning into Einstein. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Einstein's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliveira.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira preventing the sweep. Einstein trying to strike off his back.
Oliveira trying to control but Einstein is working from the bottom. Einstein 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. Einstein is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up. Einstein is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Bruno Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Carl Einstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
And that's the end of the fight! Carl Einstein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Einstein 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30 Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30 Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carl Einstein!
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