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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Collin Minus (ranked 5066 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafaello Oliveiro (ranked 3512 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafaello Oliveiro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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173 cm
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Collin Minus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rafaello Oliveiro!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minus fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Minus gets double underhooks and turns Oliveiro into the cage.
Minus closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveiro is looking for a takedown.
Minus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minus gets control of Oliveiro's arms and successfully pulls guard. Minus will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minus keeping moving, preventing Oliveiro from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus has a closed guard, preventing Oliveiro from standing up.
Oliveiro trying to control but Minus is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveiro manages to get himself to full guard.
Oliveiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minus prevents Oliveiro from getting back to his feet.
Minus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliveiro wants to stand and escape but Minus is having none of it.
Minus forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Minus seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Minus prevents Oliveiro from improving his position.
Well, if Minus 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.
Oliveiro is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Minus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveiro circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collin Minus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveiro darts in looking for a takedown but Minus gets double underhooks and turns Oliveiro into the cage.
Minus fails to land the takedown.
Oliveiro shoots in for a double leg but Minus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Minus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveiro.
Oliveiro blocks a head kick by Minus.
Oliveiro shoots in for a takedown but Minus shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveiro. No joy for Minus on that attempt.
Oliveiro is looking for the big counter here.
Minus throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveiro tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Minus counters with a two punch combo.
Minus shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveiro sprawls well. He's pushed Minus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Minus clinches up against the cage.
Oliveiro trying to land knees to the body.
Minus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minus is breathing heavily.
Minus moves out of range as Oliveiro throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Minus dives in and grabs Oliveiro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveiro pushes down on Minus's head and hops out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Minus darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveiro gets double underhooks and turns Minus into the cage.
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!
Oliveiro tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Minus defends well and Oliveiro ends up having to push Minus into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveiro is defended easily by Minus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Collin Minus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Oliveiro throws a sloppy head kick and Minus moves out of range easily.
Minus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Minus forces Oliveiro back against the cage and clinches.
Minus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveiro shoots in but Minus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Minus stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveiro. Oliveiro gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveiro shoots in for a double leg but Minus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collin Minus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafaello Oliveiro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Oliveiro prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveiro avoiding damage as Minus throws knees to the body.
Oliveiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Minus smiles and moves away.
Oliveiro moves out of range of the body kick from Minus.
Minus takes one to the chin there.
Minus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveiro as he jumps to the side.
Oliveiro tries to keep at a distance but Minus has taken the fight into the clinch.
Minus avoiding damage.
Oliveiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minus changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oliveiro fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Minus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveiro can do to turn this around?
Oliveiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Minus tries to avoid it but Oliveiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Minus to the ground. Minus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Minus feinted with a counter takedown.
Collin Minus is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minus swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveiro.
Minus darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveiro gets double underhooks and turns Minus into the cage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minus.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveiro tries to clinch there but Minus circles away.
Collin Minus is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliveiro lands with a slapping head kick.
Oliveiro looks for the body kick but Minus saw that one coming.
No luck for Minus with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveiro sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveiro misses with a wild combination.
Oliveiro fails to land the takedown.
Minus drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Minus working away.
Oliveiro is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Oliveiro works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Minus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveiro on the ground.
Minus not doing much here.
Oliveiro is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveiro wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Collin Minus will probably get the nod.
That's time! Minus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Oliveiro shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Minus is trying to defend but Oliveiro finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Minus is not content to let Oliveiro control the position.
Minus desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Minus is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveiro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveiro's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Oliveiro rolls, trying to escape but Minus keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Minus controlling the positon.
Minus is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Oliveiro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Oliveiro for a finish.
Oliveiro rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's two 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.
Oliveiro is looking to improve his position.
Oliveiro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minus pulls his head out easily.
Minus content to control rather than advance.
Minus tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Oliveiro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minus wants to pass the guard but Oliveiro is defending well.
Oliveiro is trying to maintain the position but Minus is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Minus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveiro has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Minus has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Minus has Oliveiro pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oliveiro manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oliveiro manages to pull guard.
Minus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveiro trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rafaello Oliveiro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Collin Minus!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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