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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rousimar Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oliveira has chosen Eddie Bravo SMOKE SERPENT "Jiu Jitsu" feat. Rakaa as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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185 cm
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190 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Rousimar Palhares !
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, Paulo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira scores with a takedown into Palhares 's guard.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Oliveira postures up in Palhares 's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Palhares has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Oliveira postures up in Palhares 's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Palhares 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.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Palhares uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Palhares !
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Palhares with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palhares could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Palhares defends it easily.
Oliveira is working an open guard so Palhares takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oliveira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables Palhares to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Palhares is breathing heavily.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palhares is aware though and is defending well.
Palhares might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Palhares wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palhares . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Palhares off! Palhares jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Palhares defends it easily.
Palhares works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Palhares advances position into side control!
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Palhares is trying to get an arm triangle but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Palhares 's hands, connecting with Palhares 's forehead.
Oliveira winds up and cracks Palhares with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Palhares 's temple.
Palhares moves into full guard.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Palhares is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira postures up in Palhares 's guard and throws a big left but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is in close to Palhares 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Palhares blocks nicely.
Palhares avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Palhares has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A nice combination there by Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Palhares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Palhares 's best efforts.
Palhares postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Oliveira to stand up.
Oliveira moves out of range as Palhares throws a body kick.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Palhares sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rousimar Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palhares pinned against the cage. Palhares gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Palhares closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paulo Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him.
Palhares throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Palhares closes the distance and pushes Oliveira back into the cage.
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Palhares is controlling the position.
Palhares turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Oliveira regains half guard.
Palhares throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Palhares missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Palhares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Palhares lands with some strikes.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Palhares prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Palhares is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Palhares gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palhares as he avoids it easily.
Palhares misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira dives in and grabs Palhares 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Palhares pushes down on Oliveira's head and hops out.
Palhares throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Oliveira!
Rousimar Palhares is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Palhares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Palhares is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Palhares to get the leverage.
Palhares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Palhares stands up out of the half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Palhares avoids it well.
Palhares gets the takedown into side control.
Oliveira tries to buck Palhares off but Palhares is having none of it.
Palhares landing a few strikes.
Oliveira dodges the ground and pound from Palhares .
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Palhares 's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palhares passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Oliveira!
Palhares landing strikes from the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rousimar Palhares dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Palhares sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palhares slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Palhares scores a takedown into full mount!
BOOM! Palhares connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Oliveira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palhares lands with some strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Palhares looking to secure an arm triangle but Oliveira defends it well.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares stands up from mount. Strange move.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Palhares manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rousimar Palhares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paulo Oliveira.
Palhares looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Palhares drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palhares stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him.
Palhares stuffs the takedown.
Palhares looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares breaks from Oliveira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Palhares 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 really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Palhares lands a heavy elbow.
Palhares with a couple of short strikes.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Palhares isn't that keen on the idea.
Palhares is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Palhares wants to finish this one by submission but Oliveira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Palhares .
Palhares misses with a head shot.
Palhares lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Palhares is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Oliveira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Palhares throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Palhares maintains control.
Palhares wants to finish this one by submission but Oliveira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Palhares .
Palhares sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Palhares prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
Palhares throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Palhares connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Palhares lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Palhares unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Palhares isn't that keen on the idea.
Palhares has isolated one of Oliveira's arms. Oliveira looking to fight him off but Palhares twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rousimar Palhares !
After winning the bout, Rousimar Palhares thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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