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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jose Pinto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wendell Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jose Pinto has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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185 cm
26
167 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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160 cm
19
168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Pinto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wendell Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big left from Oliveira misses. Pinto thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pinto breaks the clinch.
Pinto looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range. Oliveira misses with a straight right. Pinto scores with a jab. A shot to the liver by Pinto. Beautiful body shot. Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch. Pinto breaks the clinch.
Oliveira scores with a nice head shot. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pinto slips a jab from Oliveira. Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Oliveira 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira throws a series of punches but Pinto avoids them all with ease. Pinto ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. A big right from Oliveira misses. Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pinto's head backwards. Wendell Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Pinto clinches. The referee calls for Pinto to work.
Pinto lands a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pinto is one step ahead there. Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Pinto wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pinto is controlling him. Pinto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Pinto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. 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! Pinto controlling the action here. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth. Oliveira is not content to let Pinto control the position. Pinto seems to be looking for submissions.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Oliveira has eaten all the pies! Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pinto is working away from the top position though. Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pinto kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Pinto works his foot free and advances to mount. Oliveira is bucking up trying to escape but Pinto cracks him with another couple of good strikes. Oliveira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Pinto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Oliveira is surviving well by controlling Pinto's body position as best he can. Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Pinto isn't that keen on the idea. Pinto breaks from Oliveira's wrist control and lands an elbow. Pinto has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Oliveira is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Pinto! Our winner, Jose Pinto, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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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
41% |
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