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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machida is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem Lose yourself. 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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129 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight 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, Junior 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, Jose Machida!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Machida wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Junior Oliveira.
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Machida advances position into side control!
Machida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Machida tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira looking for a sweep but Machida has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Machida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira passes into half guard.
Machida tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Machida looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Machida slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Machida 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 really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Junior Oliveira will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Machida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Junior Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Machida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Machida manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Machida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida advances position into side control!
Machida is breathing heavily.
Machida swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Machida's guard.
Machida wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is working Machida over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira trying to control but Machida is working from the bottom.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Machida 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.
Machida is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Machida for as long as he can get away with.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Junior Oliveira has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Oliveira pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Junior Oliveira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Machida in a clinch.
Oliveira pulls guard successfully.
Oliveira pulls Machida in close to prevent any damage.
Machida slips nicely into half guard.
Machida seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to control the action here but instead Machida manages to pass to full mount!
Oliveira wants to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida working for a submission but Oliveira is keeping him at bay.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Machida postures up.
Oliveira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Machida pushes him away.
Machida prevents Oliveira from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Machida has taken his back!
Machida 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 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jose Machida!
After winning the bout, Jose Machida 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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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
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