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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 10
Date: Dec 09, 2017 |
#R1# Kuznetsov scores with a nice body kick.
Olivera throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov lands with a nice body punch. Olivera blocks a low kick nicely. Olivera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Olivera throws a lazy head kick and Kuznetsov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Olivera's knee momentarily. Kuznetsov is looking to score with low kicks. Olivera misses with a left hand and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kuznetsov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Olivera is out of range and Kuznetsov settles back down. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kuznetsov. Olivera shrugs it off though. Olivera is breathing heavily. Kuznetsov slips a jab and a cross from Olivera.
#T1# Olivera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Kuznetsov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. An attempted straight right counter from Olivera misses the target. Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Olivera saw it coming and moves away.
Olivera throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kuznetsov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Kuznetsov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Olivera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kuznetsov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olivera was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetsov. Olivera was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Olivera scores with a head kick. Kuznetsov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time. A bone on bone clash there as Kuznetsov blocks the leg kick.
#T2# Kuznetsov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Olivera. Olivera throws a head kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Olivera misses with a head kick.
Konstantin Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Olivera scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuznetsov in his tracks. Olivera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kuznetsov swats him away and circles back towards the center. Olivera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. 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! Olivera lands a head shot. Kuznetsov motions for Olivera to come forward. Kuznetsov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Kuznetsov throws a head kick but Olivera moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a body kick. #T3# Olivera tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuznetsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. A head kick misses from Kuznetsov. Kuznetsov tries to land a leg kick but Olivera saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Olivera misses the target. Kuznetsov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Olivera throws a head kick that misses. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Olivera checks a leg kick. Whack! Olivera lands a heavy head kick that drops Kuznetsov. The ref tackles Olivera to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Kuznetsov was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hector Olivera! After the fight, Hector Olivera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 7
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Mallox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Olivera throws out a counter right but Mallox avoids it with no problem. Mallox throws a combination that misses and Olivera counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Mallox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Mallox misses with a few strikes there.
Mallox cracks Olivera with a good jab. Olivera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mallox.
Olivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mallox moves to clinch but Olivera breaks away and Olivera counters with a stiff right hand. #CL# Mallox closes the distance and pushes Olivera back into the cage. Mallox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC# Mallox pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T1# Olivera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Olivera scores with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Mallox misses its intended target. #CL# Mallox gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2# Olivera wants the takedown. Mallox is fighting it off but Olivera persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Mallox's guard against the cage. Mallox pulls Olivera in close to his closed guard and prevents Olivera from doing any damage or advancing position. Olivera trying to control but Mallox is working from the bottom. Mallox wants to stand up but Olivera is controlling him. #T2# Olivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Olivera prevents Mallox from getting back to his feet. Olivera trying to control but Mallox is working from the bottom. Olivera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Mallox tries to clinch up.#CL# The fight moves into the clinch position. Mallox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3# Mallox misses with an elbow strike.
Mallox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mallox creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Olivera's defenses. Olivera avoids the elbow strike from Mallox, against the cage.
Mallox tries to throw a body punch but Olivera avoids it by throwing Mallox back against the cage. Olivera tries to pull guard but Mallox forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Mallox lands a damaging elbow. Olivera avoids the elbow strike from Mallox, against the cage.
Olivera working some nice short punches in the clinch. Mallox is leaning against Olivera and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. A right hook to the body lands for Mallox.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Mallox. Mallox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mallox lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT# It looks like Hector Olivera has been cut. Olivera trying to control the position but instead, Mallox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Olivera into the cage. Olivera blocks an elbow strike.#T4# A head punch on the inside from Olivera fails to land. Olivera dodges an elbow strike from Mallox.
Olivera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Olivera blocks an elbow strike from Mallox.
Mallox lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olivera backwards. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Mallox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olivera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mallox misses with an elbow over the top. Mallox digs a right hand into Olivera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Olivera's gas tank. Mallox misses with an elbow over the top. Mallox pushes off an throws an elbow but Olivera leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Mallox.
Olivera wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mallox scores with a shot to the side of Olivera's head. Olivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Mallox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Olivera is trying to pull guard but Mallox turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Mallox dominated that round. The cut man is working on Hector Olivera's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Mallox scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Olivera has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Mallox moves in looking to clinch but Olivera pushes him off. Scott Mallox is winning the standup battle so far. Olivera swings for the body but Mallox moves out of range.
Mallox throws a wild body kick that Olivera sees coming a mile off. Mallox lands a slapping body shot.
Mallox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Olivera paws at him with a jab and circles away. Olivera throws a sloppy head kick and Mallox moves out of range easily. Mallox moves in looking to clinch but Olivera pushes him off. Despite the aggression on Olivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Olivera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Mallox tries to clinch but Olivera is having none of it. Mallox jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Olivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olivera works the jab nicely.#T1# Olivera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mallox looks to land a right hand but Olivera moved out of range. Scott Mallox is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Mallox wants to clinch up but Olivera keeps it at a distance.#CL# Mallox forces Olivera back against the cage and clinches. Olivera tries to circle away but Mallox has him pinned against the cage. Olivera wants a takedown.
Olivera takes an elbow to the forehead. Olivera is looking to break free of the clinch but Mallox has double underhooks. Mallox lands an elbow just above Olivera 's eye. Mallox looks to throw an elbow but misses. Scott Mallox has scored more points in the clinch so far. Mallox throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olivera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Olivera tries for a takedown but Mallox manages to get underhooks.
Olivera is trying to break the clinch but Mallox is controlling him.#T2# Olivera blocks an elbow strike from Mallox.
Mallox lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Olivera misses with a hook from the clinch. Mallox throws an elbow that misses.
Mallox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Olivera pressing his opponent against the cage. Olivera looking to stall.
Olivera avoids the elbow strike from Mallox, against the cage.
Olivera is struggling to control the position. Mallox misses with an elbow over the top. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mallox tries to throw a body punch but Olivera avoids it by throwing Mallox back against the cage. Mallox lands an elbow that stopped Olivera in his tracks for a moment. Mallox landing knees to the body.
Mallox lands a nice elbow. Mallox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olivera can do to turn this around?#T3# Mallox can't find room to land a body shot as Olivera controls the action.
A short right from Olivera. Olivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mallox creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. A nice right hand lands inside from Mallox. Olivera tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mallox just stands there and leans against the cage. Scott Mallox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Olivera. Mallox misses with an elbow over the top. Olivera looking to stall.
Olivera misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2# Olivera gets control of Mallox's arms and successfully pulls guard. Olivera will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SU# Mallox gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nice body kick from Mallox. Mallox moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Olivera is breathing heavily. Olivera avoids a kick to the body.
Olivera tries to counter with a clinch but Mallox shakes him off and moves away.#T4##CL# Mallox forces Olivera back against the cage and clinches. Mallox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC# Mallox manages to break the clinch.
Olivera on the wrong end of a nice jab. Mallox moves in looking to clinch but Olivera pushes him off. Mallox misses with a low kick. Mallox misses with a wild combination.
Mallox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mallox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olivera moves away. A combination from Olivera does no damage. #CL2# Olivera has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Mallox dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Hector Olivera's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Mallox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olivera manages to avoid it.#CL# Mallox moves into range and clinches up with Olivera. Mallox struggles to land a body shot inside as Olivera controls his hands.
Mallox misses with an elbow over the top. Olivera blocks an elbow strike. Olivera blocks a body shot from Mallox. Mallox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Olivera stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Olivera prevents a body shot from Mallox. #BC# Mallox breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olivera throws a lazy head kick #CL# and Mallox counters by clinching up. Mallox throws an elbow that misses.
Mallox throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveras head. #BC2# Olivera manages to break the clinch.
Olivera lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mallox takes a step back to recover. #T1# Mallox just misses with a punch to the body.
Olivera appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Mallox wants to land a leg kick but Olivera is out of range. #CL# Mallox has managed to clinch.
Mallox pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. A bit of stalling here from Olivera.
Mallox misses with a body punch.
Mallox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mallox gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olivera.
Olivera blocks an elbow strike. Olivera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mallox is defending well.#BC# Mallox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Olivera lands with a straight right. Mallox didn't see that one coming. Nice defenses there by Mallox.#T2# Olivera throws a head kick but Mallox moves out of range.
Scott Mallox is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Olivera fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mallox throws a body kick that misses. Mallox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Olivera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Scott Mallox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL# Mallox moves into range and clinches up with Olivera. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right hand to the side of the head by Mallox. Mallox cracks Olivera with a nice body shot. Olivera takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Olivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Olivera blocks an elbow strike from Mallox.
Olivera avoids a wild elbow strike from Mallox. Mallox comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #BC# Mallox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mallox takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Olivera tests Mallox's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL# Olivera tries to keep at a distance but Mallox has taken the fight into the clinch. Mallox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Olivera's elbow. Nice elbow from Mallox. Mallox lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olivera backwards. Mallox throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mallox works on Olivera's body with a couple of short punches. Olivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mallox backwards. Olivera wants a takedown.
Scott Mallox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Olivera. Good body shot from Mallox.
Olivera blocks an elbow strike from Mallox.
Mallox lands a damaging elbow. #T4# Olivera tries a body shot but Mallox blocks it.
Olivera's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Mallox lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Mallox breaks from the clinch.
Mallox lunges at Olivera with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Olivera's hand. Mallox attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. Olivera tests Mallox's chin there with a solid looking shot. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mallox!
Hector Olivera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL# Mallox takes the fight into the clinch. Olivera goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mallox lands with a right to the head. Olivera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mallox blocks a body shot from Olivera.
And that's the end of the fight! Scott Mallox showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mallox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Scott Mallox! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Scott Mallox! Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Scott Mallox!
Scott Mallox wins by unanimous decision! After the fight, Scott Mallox was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 5
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Olivera tries to clinch up. Cusumano misses with a takedown and Olivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD# Cusumano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Olivera parries the strikes from Cusumano easily there. Cusumano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Olivera to escape.
Olivera parries the strikes from Cusumano easily there. Cusumano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Olivera to escape.
Olivera tries to improve position but can't. Cusumano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olivera on the ground. Cusumano trying to control the position but Olivera is working away. Olivera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cusumano off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Cusumano showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Cusumano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T1# Olivera somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back. Cusumano trying to control the position but Olivera manages to sink in the hooks. Olivera tries to keep control of the position but Cusumano is staying busy.#SUB2# Olivera looking for the RNC. #SUB2# Olivera is looking for the choke from the back position but Cusumano is controlling his hands well. #SUB2# Olivera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. Olivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T2##SUB2# Olivera sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cusumano taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Olivera! Hector Olivera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tiger Dinosaur (ranked 8425 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Olivera (ranked 4267 p4p, 559 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 Hector Olivera was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tiger Dinosaur ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hector Olivera! The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way. Olivera closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Olivera looking for a takedown. Dinosaur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olivera.
Olivera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dinosaur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Tiger Dinosaur has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Olivera. Olivera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dinosaur is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Dinosaur can't get the takedown.
Dinosaur gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olivera.
Dinosaur definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Dinosaur prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olivera has Dinosaur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dinosaur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dinosaur has clasped his hands together around Olivera's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dinosaur (4) vs (0) Olivera Dinosaur is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Olivera looks calm but he's in trouble here. Dinosaur gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Olivera is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Dinosaur lets go of the hold and Olivera can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tiger Dinosaur ! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D3): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Abdollah Assad (ranked 24973 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Olivera (ranked 4256 p4p, 556 weight class). Abdollah Assad has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Abdollah Assad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hector Olivera! The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Aleksandr Martynov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Olivera has closed the distance and engaged Assad in a clinch.
Olivera is pressed up against the cage. Assad has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olivera down to the mat. Olivera avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Assad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Olivera closes the distance and clinches. Olivera is trying to trip Assad. He has hold of a leg but Assad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Olivera persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Assad (0) vs (2) Olivera The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Assad wants to sweep but no luck. Olivera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Assad has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Olivera has managed to get both his arms back between Assad's legs - danger averted. Olivera looking to pass the guard. Olivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Olivera postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olivera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Olivera content to stall in guard here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Assad trying to keep a closed guard but Olivera is proving a slippery customer.
Olivera sitting in guard, not really doing much. Assad is pulling down on Olivera's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olivera controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Assad wants to control the position but Olivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Olivera is figuring out what he wants to do next. Assad is controlling Olivera's position as best he can from this difficult position. Olivera sitting and controlling from the half guard. Olivera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olivera looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Assad is looking for a sweep. Olivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Assad slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Assad keeping moving, preventing Olivera from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Olivera sitting in guard here, content to control. Olivera stopping the sweep attempt from Assad. Assad is working hard here to advance position. Assad looking to control.
Olivera trying to control the position from guard on top but Assad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Olivera postures up.
Olivera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Assad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olivera is one step ahead there. Olivera's corner is telling him to maintain position. Assad wants to control the position but Olivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. Assad tries to roll over but Olivera keeps him under control. Olivera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Assad sees it coming and defends easily. Assad trying to hold on to Olivera's head to control him but Olivera postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Olivera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. Assad is looking for a sweep. Olivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Assad is looking to control Olivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assad avoid being mounted? Assad wants to improve his position but Olivera is controlling well.
Olivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Assad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Assad is looking for a sweep. Olivera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Assad is controlling Olivera's position as best he can from this difficult position. Olivera prevents Assad from improving his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Assad keeping hold of Olivera's head, controlling as best he can. Olivera trying to pass the guard but Assad defending well. Assad trying to control but Olivera postures up.
Olivera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Assad keeps working. Assad trying to hold on to Olivera's head to control him but Olivera postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Olivera is figuring out what he wants to do next. Let's hope that Olivera has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. Assad on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Assad tries to get out of the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Assad tries to get to full guard but Olivera has control of the leg. Olivera controlling the action here. Assad wants to control but Olivera is keeping busy and won't allow it. Assad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Olivera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Olivera's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Assad (4) vs (2) Olivera
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Assad not allowing Olivera to control his hands. Assad working for a choke but Olivera is defending well. Assad is looking for a choke. Olivera gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Olivera manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Assad (4) vs (4) Olivera Olivera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Assad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Olivera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Assad looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Assad trying to control the position here. Assad wants to control the position but Olivera says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Assad is positioning himself well to prevent Olivera advancing to mount. Olivera performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Olivera is trying to control the action in half guard but Assad is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Assad keeping hold of Olivera's head, controlling as best he can. Assad tries to roll over but Olivera keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Olivera wants to work for an arm triangle but Assad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Olivera trying to control from half guard but Assad is working away. Olivera content to control rather than advance. Olivera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Assad is just riding it out for now. Olivera eventually gives up the hold. Assad trying to control from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Olivera controlling the pace. Assad is looking to control Olivera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Assad avoid being mounted? Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Assad is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Olivera jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Assad (4) vs (7) Olivera
And that's the end of the fight! Olivera wins on points by 7 to 4. A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hector Olivera made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2017 |
#R1# A jab from Clarke does it's job there. Clarke avoids the head kick by Olivera.
#CL# Olivera clinches. Olivera is working Clarke over against the cage. Olivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Olivera. Clarke working aggressively here.
Clarke takes a shot to the head. Clarke can't find room to land a body shot as Olivera controls the action.
Clarke misses with a punch on the inside.
Clarke misses with a hook to the ribs.
Olivera lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Olivera blocks an uppercut.
Olivera leaning against his opponent.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T1# Olivera lands with a short shot to the head. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Olivera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Clarke has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Olivera seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Clarke can turn it around. Clarke being controlled against the cage. Olivera can't find room to land a body shot as Clarke controls the action.
Olivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Clarke controls his hands.
Olivera effectively controlling the action here. A short left from Olivera. #T2# Clarke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Olivera backwards. Clarke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Olivera dodges an elbow strike from Clarke.
Olivera lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clarke backwards. Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Clarke. Olivera avoiding damage.
Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Clarke working aggressively here.
Olivera stalling the fight.
Clarke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clarke throws a head punch that misses. Olivera lands with a left to the head. A body shot lands from Olivera.
Olivera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Clarke avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Olivera can't find room to land a body shot as Clarke controls the action.
Olivera misses with a body punch.
Olivera is trying to break the clinch but Clarke has him pressed against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Olivera's face as he tries to break the clinch. A nice left hand lands by Olivera.
Olivera is stalling here.
#T4# Olivera lands a nice uppercut. Olivera leaning his opponent against the cage. Clarke pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Clarke misses with some punches.
Clarke pushes Olivera back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Olivera blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Clarke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Clarke blocks a body shot from Olivera. Olivera lands on the inside with an uppercut. Olivera lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clarke backwards. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Olivera dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Nice shot lands for Clarke. Clarke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Olivera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Olivera scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC# Clarke is rocked! Whack! Olivera lands a heavy head kick that drops Clarke. The ref tackles Olivera to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Clarke was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hector Olivera! Hector Olivera took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Emma One
Date: May 15, 2016 |
#R1# Peacock dodges the punch combination from Olivera.
Drew Peacock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Peacock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olivera defends well and Peacock ends up having to push Olivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Olivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Peacock dives in and grabs Olivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivera pushes down on Peacock's head and hops out. Peacock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Peacock. That's going to take a lot out of him. A swing and a miss from Olivera. Peacock with a poor takedown and Olivera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Olivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peacock. Peacock moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOlivera. Peacock shoots for a double leg takedown but Olivera sprawls well. He's pushed Peacock's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Olivera follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Peacock is defended easily by Olivera. Peacock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Olivera scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Peacock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Olivera throws out the jab. Peacock misses with a takedown attempt #CL2# and Olivera counters by moving into the clinch. Peacock blocking some punches.
Peacock is working for takedown but Olivera is calmly controlling the position for now. Olivera gets underhooks to prevent Peacock's takedown attempt.
#T1# Peacock goes for a takedown attempt but Olivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peacock fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Olivera uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Peacock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Olivera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Peacock manages to avoid it. Peacock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olivera avoids it really well and circles away. Peacock doesn't succeed with the takedown and Olivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peacock thinking. No luck for Peacock with that takedown attempt. #TD# Peacock gets the takedown into side control. Olivera felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SU# Peacock stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2# Peacock tries to score a power double leg takedown but Olivera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peacock somewhat. Olivera throws out a counter right but Peacock avoids it with no problem. 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! Peacock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Peacock dives in and grabs Olivera's left leg, looking for a takedown. Olivera pushes down on Peacock's head and hops out. A leg kick checked by Peacock. Peacock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Olivera is fending him off so far but Peacock persists. Nope, Olivera circles away and we're back to standing. Peacock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Peacock shoots for a takedown but Olivera saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Peacock misses with a takedown attempt and Olivera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Peacock is breathing heavily. Olivera leaves Peacock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Peacock blocks a head kick by Olivera.
Peacock has a takedown stuffed. Peacock on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3##CL2# Olivera takes the fight into the clinch. Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Olivera effectively controlling the action here. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Peacock as Olivera tries to tie him up. Peacock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olivera lands a shoulder strike. Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera working aggressively here.
Olivera lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4# Peacock looking for a takedown. Peacock is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Olivera is defending well. Olivera lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Olivera misses with some punches.
Olivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. Olivera gets underhooks to prevent Peacock's takedown attempt.
Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock. Still in the clinch, Olivera scores with a nice short uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Peacock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Olivera displaying some good clinch control by pressing Peacock up against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Olivera dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Peacock slips under a jab from Olivera. Olivera lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Olivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Olivera throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peacock sees it coming and avoids it easily. Peacock slips a jab and a cross from Olivera.
Olivera fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Peacock. Olivera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Peacock checks it well. Olivera slaps away a takedown attempt from Peacock, before circling back to the center of the mat. Peacock has a takedown stuffed. A telegraphed right hand from Olivera misses the target. Peacock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Olivera.
Olivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peacock. Olivera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Peacock. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peacock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Olivera. Peacock appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Olivera swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Peacock crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Olivera - the referee stops the clock and Peacock gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Olivera. Peacock manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Peacock looks for a takedown but Olivera sprawls well.#T1# Peacock shoots in and drives through. Olivera sprawls well. Peacock shoots in and drives through. Olivera sprawls well. Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Olivera leaves Peacock with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Peacock shoots in and drives through. Olivera sprawls well. Peacock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Olivera. Peacock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Peacock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olivera swivels and escapes. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Olivera thumps Peacock with a low kick.#CL2# Olivera has closed the distance and engaged Peacock in a clinch.
Olivera has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Olivera working aggressively here.
Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Olivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Peacock uses good head movement to avoid it. Peacock is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Olivera pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T2# A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock. Peacock blocks an uppercut.
Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olivera trying to land knees to the body.
Peacock is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Olivera gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Hector Olivera seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Peacock wants to take the fight to the mat but Olivera manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Olivera tries to land a knee to the head but Peacock blocks with his arms.
Olivera scores with a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Olivera misses with a short punch on the inside. Peacock has Olivera pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olivera manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Peacock drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peacock tries for a takedown. No joy.
Peacock wants a takedown but no success here.
Olivera landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Olivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Olivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Olivera fails to land. Come on Olivera - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Olivera with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olivera. Peacock goes for a takedown attempt but Olivera pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Peacock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2# and Olivera moves into the clinch. Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Peacock wants a takedown.
#BC2# Olivera breaks from the clinch.
Hector Olivera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Olivera looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Olivera feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Peacocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Olivera throws a low kick but it's checked well by Peacock. Peacock takes a body punch but keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Olivera showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Olivera throws a jab when Peacock was well out of range. A swing and a miss from Olivera. Peacock fails to land the takedown. Peacock looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drew Peacock. That's going to take a lot out of him. Peacock fails with a takedown attempt. Horrible takedown attempt by Peacock or perhaps it was just good defense by Olivera, which made it look bad. Olivera swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Olivera looks to score with a jab to the body but Peacock is just out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Peacock darts in looking for a takedown but Olivera gets double underhooks and turns Peacock into the cage. Olivera lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Peacock at a distance.
Peacock slips under a jab. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Olivera buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Peacock fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olivera avoids it really well and circles away.#T1# Olivera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peacock. A jab from Olivera misses. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Olivera. Peacock moves out of range of the strikes. Peacock shoots in looking for a takedown but Olivera manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Peacock's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Olivera lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Olivera as Peacock shoots in. Olivera throws a head kick that misses. Peacock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Peacock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Peacock defending well as Olivera loads up on a big left hand. A swing and a miss from Olivera. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Peacock checks a leg kick. Olivera throws a head kick that misses. Peacock shoots in for a takedown but Olivera shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Peacock changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Olivera tries to avoid it but Peacock manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Olivera to the ground. Olivera escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Peacock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Olivera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #T2# Peacock defending well as Olivera loads up on a big left hand. Peacock attempts a counter takedown but Olivera avoids it well and moves away. Olivera throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Peacock on the side of the head. 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! Peacock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Olivera defends well and Peacock ends up having to push Olivera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Peacock misses with a takedown attempt - Olivera sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. The fighters circling - Olivera throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Olivera fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Olivera misses with a leg kick. Peacock checks a low kick from Olivera. Olivera pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Olivera lands a nice leg kick that just misses Peacock's sensitive parts. Olivera throws a wild body kick that Peacock sees coming a mile off. Peacock tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Olivera swivels and escapes. Olivera lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Peacock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Olivera as he jumps to the side. Peacock shoots in but no luck this time. Peacock fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T3# Peacock slips a jab from Olivera. Olivera throws a leg kick but Peacock checks it. Peacock feinted with a counter takedown. Olivera misses with a hook. Olivera throws a big shot that misses. Peacock fails with a takedown attempt. A jab from Olivera finds it's way through Peacock's defenses. Hector Olivera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Olivera throws a wild body kick that Peacock sees coming a mile off. Peacock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Olivera as he avoids it easily. Peacock closes this distance looking for a takedown but Olivera circles away. Olivera stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Olivera wants it to stay on the feet. Peacock shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Olivera but Olivera pushes him off and we're back to square one. Peacock drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A slapping leg kick lands for Olivera.
#T4# Peacock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Olivera lands a jab. Olivera moves out of range of the body kick. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Peacock. Peacock looks for the body kick but Olivera saw that one coming. Olivera throws a head kick but Peacock moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Peacock doesn't succeed with the takedown and Olivera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Peacock thinking. Olivera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olivera connects with an inside leg kick. Peacock takes one to the chin there. Olivera dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Peacock. That did some damage! Olivera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peacock was well out of range. Poor timing from Olivera. Olivera throws a hook but Peacock blocks it. Olivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Olivera counters with a body kick. Olivera waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Peacock. Olivera moves out of range of the body kick from Peacock.
And that's the end of the fight! Hector Olivera comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Olivera 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Hector Olivera! Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight for Hector Olivera! Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Hector Olivera!
Hector Olivera wins by unanimous decision! Hector Olivera made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KFC 8.
Date: Mar 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL# Masterclass clinches with his opponent.
Masterclass blocking some punches.
Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera throws a head punch that misses. Olivera's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterclass. Olivera blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Masterclass looks to throw an elbow but misses. Masterclass missing with knees to the body.
Masterclass lands an elbow inside. Masterclass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Olivera working aggressively here.
Masterclass avoiding damage as Olivera throws knees to the body.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Olivera throws a punch but it's blocked by Masterclass. Olivera blocks an elbow strike from Masterclass.
Masterclass tries to land a knee to the head but Olivera blocks with his arms.
Olivera tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Olivera misses with a knee strike.
Masterclass throws an elbow but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Olivera obliges.#T1# Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. A head punch on the inside from Olivera fails to land. A nice right hand lands inside from Olivera. Olivera scores with an uppercut up the middle. Olivera managing to block the knees to the body from Masterclass.
Olivera misses with the head strike.
Olivera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Olivera swings wildly with an uppercut but Masterclass uses good head movement to avoid it. Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olivera. Masterclass throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Olivera blocks it with crossed arms. Olivera blocks the elbow strike.
Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Olivera lands a left hand.
Olivera misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterclass swings wildly with an uppercut but Olivera uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# A knee to the head by Masterclass.
Masterclass with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Olivera avoids a wild elbow strike from Masterclass. Masterclass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olivera scores a nice knee to the body.
Masterclass is breathing heavily. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olivera's brow. Olivera misses with a hook from the clinch. Olivera lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Olivera lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Olivera content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Olivera. Masterclass swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Olivera softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Masterclass misses with an elbow over the top. Olivera makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Olivera lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masterclass backwards. Masterclass lands a damaging elbow. Masterclass throws an elbow but it misses.
Olivera swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3# Olivera lands with a right to the head. Olivera tries a knee to the head but Masterclass blocks it.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masterclass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masterclass just misses with a elbow thrown towards Olivera's brow. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Olivera takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Olivera misses with the head strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Masterclass throws an elbow but misses. Masterclass takes a shot to the head. Olivera avoiding damage.
Masterclass avoiding damage as Olivera throws knees to the body.
Olivera connects with a nasty looking knee right to Masterclass's face.
Still in the clinch, Olivera scores with a nice short uppercut. Olivera lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Olivera working some nice short punches in the clinch. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Masterclass misses with a hook from the clinch. Masterclass misses with a hook to the ribs.
Masterclass on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4##BC2# Olivera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Masterclass stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Olivera. A lazy left from Olivera finds it's target. Olivera comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Olivera moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC2# Masterclass is rocked! Olivera catches Masterclass with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oh Masterclass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Olivera throws a monster overhand right that drops Masterclass! Olivera follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Olivera! Hector Olivera very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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