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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brain Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tifau Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tifau Oliveira has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Brain Swanson's chin.
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193 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brain Swanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tifau Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Paulo Santos and Thiago Cunha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira is in Swanson's guard.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stands and steps away. Swanson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira gets a clinch.
Oliveira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Swanson uses from the top position.
Oliveira is adopting a defensive guard.
Swanson wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Swanson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom.
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Swanson is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Swanson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Swanson postures up.
Swanson wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson stands and steps away. Oliveira gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira connects with a nasty looking knee right to Swanson's face.
Oliveira looks winded!
Swanson pulls guard effortlessly.
Swanson wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swanson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Swanson wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Swanson from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira pulls Swanson in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tifau Oliveira dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Oliveira moves into range and clinches up with Swanson.
Swanson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Swanson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira pulls guard successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Swanson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Swanson manages to retain guard.
Swanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oliveira wants to control but Swanson is keeping him busy.
Swanson is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Swanson is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson gets back to half guard.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Swanson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Swanson keeps moving.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Swanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Swanson 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Swanson misses with a low kick.
Oliveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Swanson sprawls well initially but Oliveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.
Swanson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Oliveira prevents Swanson from standing back up.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Swanson actively working from the bottom here.
Tifau Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is thwarting Swanson's attempts to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira scores with a head kick. Swanson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tifau Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira passes to full mount!
Swanson is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
Swanson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Swanson is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Well, if Oliveira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Swanson wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira prevents Swanson from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Swanson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Swanson gets full guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira won't allow Swanson to sweep him here.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Swanson is looking to get back to full guard here but Oliveira has managed to pass to side control instead.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Swanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Swanson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Swanson defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Swanson is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tifau Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Oliveira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tifau Oliveira!
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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