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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raffael Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Pfaff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dan Pfaff was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Raffael Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dan Pfaff!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pfaff swivels and escapes.
Oliveira forces Pfaff back against the cage and clinches.
Pfaff keeps control of Oliveira as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pfaff softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pfaff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pfaff with a knee to the head.
Pfaff crunches a lovely knee into Oliveira's ribcage.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pfaff lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira can't break the clinch.
Pfaff connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oliveira's face.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raffael Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Pfaff holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Pfaff lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pfaff lands with a left to the head.
Pfaff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pfaff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Pfaff.
Pfaff lands an elbow inside that Oliveira shrugs off.
Pfaff connects with a knee to the head.
Pfaff lands a nice elbow.
Pfaff lands a body shot.
Pfaff lands with a short shot to the head.
Pfaff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Oliveira in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pfaff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pfaff landing knees to the head.
Pfaff throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pfaff unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pfaff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Oliveira's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfaff lands an elbow just above Oliveira 's eye.
Pfaff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Pfaff forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pfaff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pfaff.
Pfaff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
Pfaff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Pfaff looks winded!
Oliveira jumps guard but Pfaff stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Pfaff.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pfaff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pfaff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Pfaff lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pfaff to keep the fight standing.
Pfaff pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pfaff comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pfaff lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Pfaff.
Oliveira pulls guard successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pfaff can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira looking for subs off his back but Pfaff has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfaff seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Pfaff is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Pfaff is very close to passing his half guard.
Pfaff works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Pfaff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pfaff slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pfaff ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pfaff, right into the meat.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raffael Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pfaff as he jumps to the side.
Pfaff thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
Pfaff scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Pfaff counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Pfaff working Oliveira over with knees to the body.
Pfaff lands a damaging elbow.
Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pfaff fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pfaff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pfaff looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pfaff jabs at Oliveira's body.
Pfaff drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
Pfaff lands an elbow that stopped Oliveira in his tracks for a moment.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pfaff walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Pfaff digs a good body shot into Oliveira's ribs.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfaff thumps Oliveira with a low kick.
Pfaff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pfaff lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A shot in the inside from Pfaff.
Pfaff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pfaff.
Pfaff with a knee to the head.
Pfaff lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.
Pfaff lands an elbow just above Oliveira 's eye.
Oliveira takes a knee right on the jaw!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pfaff.
Pfaff pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pfaff lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pfaff lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Pfaff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pfaff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pfaff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pfaff connects with a knee to the head.
Pfaff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira pulls guard.
Pfaff avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pfaff looking to pass the guard.
Pfaff controlling from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Pfaff manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Oliveira seems a little lost for a moment, as Pfaff dominates the positioning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Pfaff is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Pfaff pushes him away.
Pfaff controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Pfaff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Pfaff misses with a double jab.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pfaff has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pfaff takes the fight into the clinch.
Pfaff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pfaff scores with a knee to the head.
Pfaff lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
Pfaff lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Pfaff smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raffael Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Pfaff sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pfaff connects with a solid leg kick.
Pfaff throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dan Pfaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pfaff scores with a jab to the head.
Pfaff has closed the distance and engaged Oliveira in a clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Pfaff turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pfaff lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pfaff lands an elbow inside.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pfaff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pfaff lands a knee to the head.
Pfaff lands a shoulder strike.
Pfaff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pfaff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Pfaff with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pfaff is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now.
Pfaff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pfaff tries a knee to the head but Oliveira blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira tries to circle away but Pfaff has him pinned against the cage.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pfaff walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice sprawl there from Pfaff as Oliveira shoots in.
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Pfaff has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pfaff to keep the fight standing.
Pfaff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Pfaff.
Pfaff tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pfaff avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Pfaff has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Pfaff scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Pfaff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pfaff.
Pfaff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Pfaff.
Pfaff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pfaff lands a right hand.
Pfaff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oliveira stalling in the clinch but Pfaff improves position.
Pfaff lands an elbow inside that Oliveira shrugs off.
Pfaff lands a shot to the body.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
Pfaff lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dan Pfaff is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pfaff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Pfaff scores with a nice short uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Pfaff walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Pfaff comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pfaff 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Pfaff!
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