Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DARE 80
Date: Nov 14, 2018

#R1#
Diaz misses with an uppercut.
Diaz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Diaz's head.
Diaz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz tries to land a body kick
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Diaz. Diaz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diaz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira throws a hook but Diaz avoids it easily.#CL#
Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Diaz tries to land a body kick
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Diaz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Diaz.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range.
Diaz cracks the inside of Oliveira's front leg.
Diaz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
A shot to the body from Diaz misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Oliveira has Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Diaz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Diaz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Diaz throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Diaz circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab lands there for Diaz.
Diaz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Diaz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Oliveira. #T3#
Diaz misses with a hook.
Diaz slips under a jab.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz lands with a nice body kick.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Diaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Diaz missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diaz. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.#T4#
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Diaz throws a leg kick
and Diaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diaz cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Diaz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Diaz walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
A big left from Diaz misses.
Diaz throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Diaz misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diaz cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira lands with an uppercut that bounces Diaz off the cage and back into range.
Diaz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Diaz throws a lazy body kick
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira lands with an overhand left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Diaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Jab, jab by Oliveira - just one landing.
A jab lands there for Oliveira.
A jab from Diaz misses.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Diaz moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fernando Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far.
Diaz scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Diaz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
Diaz staying out of range there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Diaz slips a jab from Oliveira.#T2#
Diaz cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diaz avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Diaz throws a push kick but Oliveira slaps the foot to one side.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Diaz throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Diaz.
A low kick from Diaz misses
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Diaz with a jab.
Diaz bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Diaz looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Diaz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Diaz is out of range.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Diaz throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Diaz shapes to counter with a head kick.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diaz.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Oliveira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Diaz.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Diaz manages to circle out of the way.
Diaz needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliveira misses its target.
Diaz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oliveira takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Diaz throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Diaz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Diaz throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
Diaz wants to slow Oliveira down by chopping away at his legs.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
Diaz blocks a jab.
Diaz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz misses with a body kick.
Diaz punishes Oliveira's body with a nice straight punch.
Diaz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Diaz throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Diaz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Diaz throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Diaz's belly button to the back.
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Diaz misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Diaz thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
Carlos Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Oliveira needs to keep his hands up - Diaz had a free shot at his head there.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a jab when Diaz was well out of range.
Diaz looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Diaz throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Diaz moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Diaz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Diaz finds it's target.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Diaz misses with a head kick.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz throws a nice outside leg kick.
Oliveira connects with a nice looking jab.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Diaz circles away.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira is looking to clinch but Diaz is avoiding it.
Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T4#
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into Diaz's ribcage.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Diaz just leaning against Oliveira, taking a breather.
Diaz misses with some punches.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diaz or not.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fernando Oliveira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Diaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Diaz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fernando Oliveira.
Well Oliveira has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Fernando Oliveira!
During a confident post fight interview, Fernando Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 71
Date: Oct 10, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Oliveira rushes Valens and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Valens.
Valens wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Valens is blocking nicely.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Valens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Valens drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Valens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Valens fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Valens persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valens slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
Valens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Valens has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Oliveira is holding on to half guard well.
Valens throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Valens thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira won't allow Valens to pass to mount.
Oliveira is not content to let Valens control the position.
Valens working the head and body with strikes.
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
Oliveira tries to roll over but Valens keeps him under control.
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Valens is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Valens in his half guard.
Oliveira is trying to stand.
Valens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Valens takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oliveira is looking to control Valens's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted?
Valens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Valens lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Valens there.
Valens tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Valens is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Valens is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #ES2#
Oliveira kicks Valens off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Valens coming out on top.#T3#
Valens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Valens tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Valens fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jan Paul Valens. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Valens closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Valens pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Valens tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Valens's body.
Valens looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valens, right into the meat.
Valens turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
Valens shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Valens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES2#
Oliveira pushes Valens off and scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Valens didn't see that one coming.
Valens throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Valens takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Valens feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Valens's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Valens's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Valens is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira cracks Valens with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Valens drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Valens fakes the leg kick and cracks Oliveira in the body. #TD#
Valens looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Valens seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T1#
Oliveira is trying to stand back up but Valens is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valens looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Valens wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it. #SUB#
Valens is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Valens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Valens working Oliveira over with strikes. #T2#
Valens moves into full mount! Oliveira won't be happy about that!
Valens connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Valens gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Valens lands a heavy elbow.
Valens landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Valens lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Valens avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Valens scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valens. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Valens putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Valens finish him?
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Valens's attempts to control the action.
A big strike lands for Valens! That's really hurt Oliveira and he's turned his back - Valens keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Valens jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Paul Valens!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Paul Valens thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: DARE 64 : GODS OF WAR
Date: Sep 01, 2018

#R1#
Magomedov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Magomedov cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Magomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Magomedov with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Magomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a leg kick.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov sets himself, and Oliveira steps forward looking for the clinch! Magomedov avoids it this time.
Magomedov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scores with a jab to the head.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira checks a leg kick. #T1#
Oliveira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Magomedov. That one must have hurt.
Magomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a good cross that connects.
Magomedov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Oliveira takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Magomedov slips under a jab.
Magomedov checks a leg kick.
Oliveira avoids a kick to the body.
Oliveira scores with a nice head shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
A big right from Magomedov misses.
Fernando Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a hook.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Magomedov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Oliveira if he has to take too many more of those.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Magomedov throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Magomedov is out of range.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Magomedov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Oliveira working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Magomedov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Magomedov from controlling successfully.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Oliveira tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Magomedov's head to control him but Magomedov postures up.
Oliveira is controlling Magomedov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magomedov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #ES2#
Oliveira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Magomedov is on him like a limpet, forcing Oliveira back against the cage.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Magomedov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
Magomedov goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magomedov shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Magomedov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Oliveira shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Magomedov misses with a hook
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov slips under a jab from Oliveira.#CUT2#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Magomedov.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Magomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.#TD#
Magomedov drives through with a takedown into Oliveira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Magomedov won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to keep Magomedov in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Magomedov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Magomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov is in close to Oliveira's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Magomedov stops Oliveira from standing up.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira controlling the position.
Magomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov.
Oliveira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Magomedov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Magomedov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Magomedov chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Magomedov is controlling him.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Magomedov.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Magomedov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Magomedov takes one to the chin there.
Magomedov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Magomedov wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Magomedov with a hook.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
As Oliveira backs away, Magomedov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A clash of legs there as Oliveira blocks the low kick.
Magomedov misses with an uppercut
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Magomedov misses with a double jab.
Magomedov misses with a body punch
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliveira darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T4#
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Magomedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Magomedov.
Magomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira is looking to chop away at Magomedov's legs.
Magomedov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Magomedov moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Magomedov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Magomedov.
Magomedov dives in for a single leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Magomedov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliveira connects with a knee to the head.
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 Marat Magomedov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
That kick from Magomedov tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Magomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Magomedov looks to land a combination. Oliveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Oliveira tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Magomedov is able to avoid easily.
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Magomedov.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Magomedov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
Magomedov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Magomedov moves into full mount!
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!
Magomedov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T1#
Oliveira is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Magomedov landing punches.
Oliveira tries to hold on but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov lands a big shot there that rocks Oliveira but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Magomedov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Magomedov connects with a bit shot that sees Oliveira covering up! More strikes from Magomedov and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Magomedov is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marat Magomedov!
An out of breath Marat Magomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 58
Date: Jul 28, 2018

#R1#
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Wilson.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Oliveira tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Oliveira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Oliveira jabs at Wilson's body.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliveira. Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Solomon Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wilson eats them both and turns towards Oliveira to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice sprawl there from Oliveira as Wilson shoots in.#T1#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Oliveira throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#
Wilson is rocked!
Wilson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Fernando Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Oliveira looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilson walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Oliveira swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fernando Oliveira!
An out of breath Fernando Oliveira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: DARE 52
Date: Jun 23, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bottura has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Oliveira tries to bum rush Bottura with a series of wild strikes but Bottura uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice straight punches there by Bottura. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bottura.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira throws out a leg kick but Bottura moves out of range and Oliveira only half commits.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bottura looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A low kick from Bottura is predictable there
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bottura throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Bottura.
Bottura throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Oliveira. #T1##CL2#
Oliveira rushes Bottura and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Bottura tries to tie him up.
Bottura can't break the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Bottura stalling.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bottura jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Oliveira walks away with a smile on his face. Bottura gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Bottura throws a lazy head kick
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bottura slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Bottura scores with a leg kick. #T2#
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Bottura counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Oliveira is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bottura.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliveira really felt that one!
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Bottura throws a counter high kick but Oliveira was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bottura throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bottura.
Bottura sets himself, and Oliveira steps forward looking for the clinch! Bottura avoids it this time.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura scores with a push kick.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.#T3#
Bottura does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.
Oliveira cracks Bottura with a good jab.
Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bottura blocks a jab.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bottura is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Bottura moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Bottura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Bottura tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Bottura counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira. #T4#
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!
Bottura connects with a body shot that sends Oliveira's belly button to the back.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bottura was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the head.
Bottura moves out of range of the strikes.
Bottura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bottura walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bottura stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira swings for the body but Bottura moves out of range.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Bottura lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Bottura's head but Bottura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bottura throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bottura under the eye.
Bottura keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bottura throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bottura counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lunges at Bottura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bottura's hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bottura.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bottura!
A telegraphed right hand from Bottura misses the target.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bottura with a body shot.#T1#
Bottura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bottura. That one must have hurt.
Nice defenses there by Bottura.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bottura scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bottura changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bottura.
Oliveira takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bottura just misses with a punch to the body.
Bottura tries a head kick but it misses.
Bottura throws a wild body kick that Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Bottura throws a chopping leg kick but Oliveira manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bottura throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Bottura connects with a good right hand that stumbles Oliveira. Oliveira circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bottura swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Bottura throws a one two combo.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Bottura counters with a nice body kick.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Bottura moved out of range nicely.
Bottura throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira lands a jab to the head. #T3#
Bottura swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
Bottura slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Bottura throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oliveira avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Bottura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura tries a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira jabs Bottura to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bottura.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bottura on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bottura counters with a body kick that stops Oliveira in his tracks momentarily. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bottura doesn't seem phased though.
Caio Bottura is winning the standup battle so far.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a jab to Bottura's midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Bottura avoids the punch easily.
Bottura feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bottura manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Bottura gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Oliveira stuns Bottura with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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 Caio Bottura will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Bottura counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Bottura is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bottura looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Bottura counters with an outside leg kick.
Bottura swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.
Bottura connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.
A shot to the liver by Oliveira. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bottura counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Bottura moves out of range. #T1#
Bottura lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Bottura goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bottura misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bottura throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bottura.
Oliveira takes a swing at Bottura's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bottura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Bottura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Bottura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That kick from Bottura tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bottura misses with a head kick.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bottura.
Bottura misses the jab.
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!
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bottura.
Bottura fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Bottura moved out of range.
Bottura ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Bottura sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bottura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bottura doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Bottura moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Bottura fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Bottura throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Bottura only half commits.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#T4#
Bottura throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bottura. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jab, jab by Bottura - just one landing.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Bottura ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Bottura half committed to a counter leg kick.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Bottura's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oliveira throws a hook but Bottura blocks it.
Caio Bottura is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Bottura slips the punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Caio Bottura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bottura, 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Caio Bottura!
Caio Bottura decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE 46: KRAZY
Date: May 19, 2018

#R1#
A big right from Oliveira misses.
It looked like Bulver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bulver tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bulver cracks Oliveira with a good jab.
Benz Bulver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bulver misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Oliveira.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Bulver slips the punch.
Bulver cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bulver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Bulver. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bulver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
Fernando Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Bulver connects with an inside leg kick.
Bulver throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Oliveira flicks out a counter leg kick but Bulver steps away.
Oliveira moves out of range as Bulver strikes.
Bulver throws a series of punches but Oliveira avoids them all with ease.
Oliveira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bulver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bulver.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Bulver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab from Bulver misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Jab by Bulver.
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bulver doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Bulver is looking to counter punch.
Bulver paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bulver.
A slow jab from Bulver misses its intended target.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Bulver's shoulder, as Bulver tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bulver is defended easily by Oliveira.
Bulver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Bulver.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Bulver was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No joy there for Bulver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bulver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bulver closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bulver misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Bulver saw that one coming.
Bulver blocks a jab.
Bulver throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oliveira throws a jab when Bulver was well out of range.
A big left from Bulver misses.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira throws a hook but Bulver avoids it easily.#T4#
Bulver uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Bulver needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Bulver throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bulver looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bulver moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Bulver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Bulver is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Bulver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bulver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bulver on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Bulver's belly button to the back.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bulver feinted with a counter takedown.
Bulver swinging wildly here.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bulver misses with a straight left.
Bulver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Bulver defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bulver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bulver misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Bulver counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Bulver swinging wildly here. #T1#
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Bulver moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulver is looking for a counter combo.
Bulver changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Bulver manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulver with a body shot.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Bulver.
Oliveira with a jab.
Bulver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
It looked like Bulver wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Bulver.
Oliveira thuds a left hand into Bulver's body.
Bulver takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bulver on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Oliveira.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Bulver avoids it with no problem.
Bulver throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Bulver pushes him away.
Bulver throws a right hand that misses
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Bulver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Bulver to counter with a crisp jab.
Bulver connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Oliveira misses. #T3#
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Bulver moved out of range.
It looked like Bulver was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
A big left from Bulver misses.
Bulver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Bulver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira catches Bulver with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Bulver throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Bulver walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Bulver scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Bulver's defenses. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulver throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira lunges at Bulver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulver's hand.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bulver.
A little feinted left hand from Bulver on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira lunges at Bulver with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bulver's hand.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bulver misses with a lunging right hand
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bulver backing away here, and Oliveira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A cross from Bulver lands.
Bulver misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bulver with a body shot.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira leaves Bulver with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bulver.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bulver swings widly with a right hand
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Bulver shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Bulver moved out of range nicely.
Bulver throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Bulver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira tests Bulver's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.#T1#
Bulver lands with a slapping head kick.
Bulver bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bulver throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Bulver backs off Oliveira throws a huge counter combo but Bulver manages to avoid it all.
Oliveira with a jab.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bulver misses with a straight left.
Bulver throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Bulver misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Bulver ducked under it nicely.
A left lands for Oliveira.#T2#
A clash of legs there as Bulver blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Bulver appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bulver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Bulver was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bulver moves into range and connects with a jab.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bulver fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bulver checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab from Oliveira misses. #T3#
Bulver throws a low kick, looking for Oliveira's leg but Oliveira calmly moves out of range.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bulver.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Bulver saw that one coming.
Bulver works the jab nicely.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Bulver swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bulver lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliveira circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
Bulver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bulver.
Bulver throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bulver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bulver backing away here, and Oliveira unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T4#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliveira.
Bulver misses with a takedown attempt
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benz Bulver. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bulver looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bulver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bulver cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bulver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bulver misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bulver takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benz Bulver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bulver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bulver throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
After winning the bout, Fernando Oliveira thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Benz Bulver was interviewed post fight and said 'I've been beat on my whole life, this is nothing...'.

Event: DARE 40
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh misses with the body kick
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#CL2#
Oliveira clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Ozolinsh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside. #BC#
Ozolinsh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ozolinsh throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Ozolinsh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ozolinsh swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.#T1#
Ozolinsh drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ozolinsh buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozolinsh ducks right into an uppercut from Oliveira.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Ozolinsh throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Ozolinsh throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Ozolinsh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Good shot there by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with the body kick
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.#T4#
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ozolinsh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Ozolinsh avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oliveira catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice defenses there by Ozolinsh.
An attempted straight right counter from Ozolinsh misses the target.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ozolinsh takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Teodors Ozolinsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira punishes Ozolinsh's body with a nice straight punch.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira blocks a low kick nicely.
Ozolinsh fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Oliveira slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ozolinsh looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Oliveira throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping right.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozolinsh blocks a low kick nicely.
Oliveira looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Donk. Ozolinsh catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.#T2#
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozolinsh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Oliveira lands.
Ozolinsh throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Ozolinsh only half commits.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Oliveira is predictable there
and Ozolinsh counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ozolinsh's body. Ozolinsh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
letting Ozolinsh counter with a right hand.
Ozolinsh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking. #T4#
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Ozolinsh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ozolinsh on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozolinsh is out of range and Oliveira settles back down.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Ozolinsh throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ozolinsh thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ozolinsh throws a low kick, looking for Oliveira's leg but Oliveira calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh blocks a jab.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh sizes up Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira clobbers Ozolinsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Ozolinsh moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh throws a body shot but no joy.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira misses with a hook
enabling Ozolinsh to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a body kick.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Ozolinsh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ozolinsh throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ozolinsh avoids it easily.
Ozolinsh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Ozolinsh defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ozolinsh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozolinsh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Ozolinsh lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Ozolinsh cracks Oliveira with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Ozolinsh has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oliveira to stand back up!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Ozolinsh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Ozolinsh finish him?
Ozolinsh walks into a straight right hand from Oliveira.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ozolinsh's hands.
Ozolinsh throws a wild body kick that Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
Oliveira lands with a cross. #T4#
Ozolinsh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ozolinsh staying out of range there.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Ozolinsh pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Ozolinsh scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh pushes Oliveira back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira is struggling to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teodors Ozolinsh.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DARE: WHYTE VS. EKAKU JR.
Date: Feb 28, 2018

#R1#
Ibu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ibu, right into the meat.
Ibu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ibu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Ibu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Ibu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Ibu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Ibu misses. #T1#
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Ibu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira throws out a loose jab but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu misses with a straight right.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ibu saw that one coming.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Ibu throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Ibu works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koh Ibu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Ibu misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.#T3#
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Ibu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Oliveira crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ibu - the referee stops the clock and Oliveira gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ibu. Oliveira manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ibu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ibu.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Ibu moved out of range.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ibu was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#T4#
Ibu throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Ibu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oliveira will feel that in the morning.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Ibu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ibu lands a nice looking body kick.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Ibu lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ibu swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Ibu scores with a jab.
Ibu throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Ibu throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Ibu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu scores with a leg kick.
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira moved away.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Ibu pushes him away.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira moved away.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Ibu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
Ibu lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Ibu stuns Oliveira with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ibu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.#T2#
Ibu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Oliveira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook.
Ibu is looking to land body kicks.
Ibu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Ibu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ibu throws a nice inside leg kick.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ibu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ibu lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Ibu misses with a hook.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ibu.
Ibu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ibu tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ibu.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a right hand to the body.
Ibu throws a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Ibu tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ibu throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Ibu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu cracks the inside of Oliveira's front leg.
Ibu lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ibu.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Ibu circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Ibu misses the target.
Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ibu's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ibu slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Oliveira.
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
That kick from Ibu tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Ibu.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ibu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Ibu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ibu misses with a body punch
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Oliveira pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ibu back to the cage. Oliveira follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Ibu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ibu.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ibu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Oliveira has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Oliveira and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the body from Ibu misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibu slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Ibu moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu connects with the punch.
Ibu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ibu. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
A big left from Ibu misses.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
As Ibu backs off Oliveira throws a huge counter combo but Ibu manages to avoid it all.
Koh Ibu is winning the standup battle so far.
Ibu scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ibu scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
Ibu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Ibu moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ibu lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Ibu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Ibu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ibu scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ibu throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range and Ibu settles back down.
Ibu misses with a low kick.
Ibu moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T4#
Ibu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ibu connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira slips a jab from Ibu.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Ibu lands a lovely overhand right.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
Oliveira blocks the body kick.
Oliveira slips a jab from Ibu.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
A solid leg kick lands there for Ibu.
Good leg kick by Ibu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Oliveira swats away the attempt to clinch by Ibu.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibu.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Ibu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Ibu's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu misses with a wild body shot.
Ibu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ibu throws out the jab.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ibu with a body shot.#T1#
Good standup being displayed there by Ibu as he connects with a hook.
Ibu tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Ibu moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Ibu.
Ibu throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ibu throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ibu looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Ibu lands a head shot.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a thumping low kick.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ibu lands an overhand right.
Ibu moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira lands a jab to Ibu's midsection.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ibu moves away.#T3#
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Oliveira with a hook.
Ibu throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range. #CL#
Ibu darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ibu.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Ibu cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ibu blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
Ibu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ibu lands a left hand.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ibu is defending well for now.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ibu works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Ibu.
Ibu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Koh Ibu had his way with Fernando Oliveira in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Nice straight punches there by Ibu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ibu.
Ibu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ibu.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ibu slips a jab from Oliveira.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Oliveira takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ibu gets a clinch.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Ibu.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Koh Ibu has been cut.#T1#
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira working Ibu over with knees to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ibu avoids a wild elbow strike from Oliveira.
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Ibu.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Ibu blocks it.
Ibu managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
A short right from Ibu on the inside.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
Koh Ibu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ibu's elbow.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow. #T2#
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ibu misses with some punches.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ibu tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ibu lands with a right to the head.
Ibu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Ibu working aggressively here.
Ibu blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ibu avoids it.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ibu backwards.
Ibu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ibu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ibu swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ibu lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Ibu blocks it.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ibu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Ibu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ibu.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Ibu.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Ibu.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ibu's brow.
Ibu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #T4#
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!
Ibu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ibu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to work over Ibu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ibu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ibu is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ibu.
Ibu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
Ibu lands a shoulder strike.
Ibu misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from Ibu.
Ibu lands with a short shot to the head.
Ibu lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ibu.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ibu.
Ibu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Koh Ibu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ibu has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 50:45
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koh Ibu!
Koh Ibu retains his lightweight title!
Koh Ibu decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: DARE 25 HEROES
Date: Feb 03, 2018

#R1#
Oliveira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.
Bishop tries a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Bishop jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Bishop looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira tries to kick Bishop off but Bishop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bishop winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1##ES2#
Oliveira has one foot on Bishop's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Fernando Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL#
Bishop rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Bishop misses with the head strike.
Bishop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oliveira connects with a knee to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Bishop has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bishop misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira working Bishop over with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bishop scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Bishop blocks it. #T2#
Bishop managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Bishop can't break the clinch.
Oliveira lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bishop or not.
Bishop swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Bishop's head.
Bishop has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira cracks Bishop with a nice body shot.
Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into Bishop's ribcage.
Bishop is breathing heavily.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Bishop misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oliveira. #TD#
Bishop gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Bishop in his half guard. #T3#
Oliveira looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bishop drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Bishop throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira is looking to escape.
Bishop looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Bishop, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliveira's head.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.#T4#
Bishop stands and throws Oliveira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bishop taking a breather here.
Oliveira is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet.
Bishop lands a decent elbow from side control.
Bishop connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Oliveira some visible discomfort.
I wouldn't like to be where Oliveira is right now.
Oliveira is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira misses the jab.
Bishop misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bishop fails with the takedown
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Oliveira takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliveira is able to avoid easily.
Jackson Bishop is winning the standup battle so far.
Bishop blocks a low kick nicely.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Good standup being displayed there by Oliveira as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bishop closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Bishop pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bishop tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Bishop swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliveira, as that shot connected.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Bishop misses the target.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Bishop tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Oliveira manages to circle out of the way.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bishop misses with a hook
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.#T3#
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Bishop misses the target.
Bishop tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.#TD#
Bishop fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Bishop persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bishop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is defending well. #T4#
Bishop stops Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Bishop is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira tries to kick Bishop off but Bishop keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bishop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliveira defending well though.
Oliveira wants to control but Bishop is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bishop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bishop is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Oliveira trying to control from the bottom.
Oliveira manages to get 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 Jackson Bishop will probably get the nod.
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!
#R3#
Bishop throws a leg kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bishop. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bishop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bishop connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Bishop. Bishop gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliveira slips a jab from Bishop.
Bishop misses with a hook
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Bishop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Bishop misses.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Bishop was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bishop in his tracks.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Bishop misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Bishop moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Bishop shakes him off and moves away.#T2#
Bishop pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the cage. Bishop follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Bishop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Bishop misses with a straight left.
Bishop misses with a hook.
Bishop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Bishop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bishop throws a front kick aimed at Oliveira's knee but Oliveira avoids it well. #T3#
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
A leg kick checked by Oliveira.
Oliveira appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop throws a head kick that misses
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliveira ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Bishop moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira tests Bishop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bishop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bishop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Bishop.#T4#
Oliveira staying out of range there.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bishop on the side of the head.
Bishop throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Oliveira has time to react.
Bishop throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Oliveira lands with a cross.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bishop.
Bishop lands a head shot.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
Our winner, Fernando Oliveira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: DARE 21
Date: Jan 06, 2018

#R1#
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Magomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Magomedov defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira lands with a hook. Magomedov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Magomedov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Oliveira darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the cage.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Magomedov swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Magomedov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Magomedov.
Oliveira landing knees to the head.
A short body shot lands from Magomedov as the two fighters clinch.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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!
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov prevents a body shot from Oliveira. #T2#
Magomedov wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Magomedov up against the cage.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards. #CUT2#
It looks like Marat Magomedov has been cut.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Magomedov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Magomedov controls his hands.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov is looking for a takedown.
Magomedov throws a head punch that misses.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Oliveira is trying to maintain a safe position but Magomedov gets an underhook and turns Oliveira into the cage.
Still in the clinch, Magomedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Magomedov lands a shoulder strike.
Magomedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Oliveira tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Magomedov postures up.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up but Magomedov is controlling him
Oliveira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Oliveira throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Good leg kick by Magomedov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Magomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Magomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Marat Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Magomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target. #TD#
Magomedov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Magomedov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Oliveira manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Magomedov lands with a hook. Oliveira tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his 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!
Magomedov connects with the punch.
Magomedov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Magomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Magomedov tries to counter with a takedown but Oliveira is quick to defend against it.
Magomedov throws a nice head kick!
Oliveira moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov. #T1#
Oliveira tries to bum rush Magomedov with a series of wild strikes but Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira swings for the body but Magomedov moves out of range.
Oliveira is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Magomedov misses with a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Magomedov, right into the meat.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Magomedov throws a leg kick which misses Oliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveira tries to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Magomedov misses
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Magomedov lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Magomedov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Magomedov scores with a hook.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Magomedov's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range. #T2#
Magomedov ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Magomedov is looking to counter with a body kick.
Magomedov has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Magomedov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Oliveira throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Magomedov's shoulder, as Magomedov tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Nice cross by Magomedov.
Oliveira lands a jab.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Magomedov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fernando Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira blocks a jab.#T3##TD#
Magomedov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira wants to control but Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
Oliveira desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Magomedov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Oliveira with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Magomedov is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Magomedov landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Oliveira wants to stand up but Magomedov is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marat Magomedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marat Magomedov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Magomedov is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Magomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Magomedov tries to clinch but Oliveira moves away
and Oliveira cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Magomedov tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Magomedov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Magomedov.
Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Magomedov tries for a takedown but Oliveira manages to get underhooks.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Magomedov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Oliveira regains guard immediately. #ES2#
Oliveira wriggles free and stands up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Oliveira misses. #CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.#T2#
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Magomedov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Magomedov backwards.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Magomedov misses with some punches.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Magomedovs head.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Magomedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Magomedov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Magomedov is blocking nicely.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Magomedov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Magomedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Magomedov can't get the takedown.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Magomedov.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Magomedov's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marat Magomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to work over Magomedov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magomedov tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Magomedov back against the cage. #T4#
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Magomedov.
Magomedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magomedov's elbow.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Magomedov controls the action.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Magomedov.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliveira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Magomedov's ribcage. Magomedov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Magomedov misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Magomedov misses with a punch on the inside.
Magomedov working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
Our winner, Fernando Oliveira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Marat Magomedov had this to say: 'Finally, someone that gave the Beast a challenge. I expected Vilson to be a difficult opponent but I did not think he would beat me. Congratulations to him. I will be back'.

Event: DARE 17
Date: Dec 09, 2017

#R1#
Ozolinsh works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Ozolinsh clinches up against the cage.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ozolinsh blocks it with crossed arms.
Ozolinsh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira pushes Ozolinsh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ozolinsh tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Ozolinsh back against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a head punch that misses.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ozolinsh lands a body punch in the clinch.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ozolinsh backwards. #T1#
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira can't find room to land a body shot as Ozolinsh controls the action.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Ozolinsh avoids the damage to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Ozolinsh in his tracks for a moment.
Ozolinsh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ozolinsh scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Ozolinsh lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ozolinsh lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Ozolinsh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ozolinsh struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ozolinsh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Ozolinsh is blocking nicely.
Oliveira misses with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ozolinsh's elbow.
Ozolinsh blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ozolinsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but Ozolinsh blocks with his arms.
Ozolinsh pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ozolinsh lands a body shot.
Ozolinsh working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T3#
A short right from Ozolinsh on the inside.
Ozolinsh throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Ozolinsh has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Ozolinsh manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozolinsh was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira catches Ozolinsh with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ozolinsh throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Ozolinsh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ozolinsh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ozolinsh misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Oliveira misses the target.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozolinsh throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ozolinsh moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ozolinsh was well out of range.
Ozolinsh is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozolinsh lands a right hook to the body.
Ozolinsh looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Ozolinsh's ribs.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozolinsh misses with a body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliveira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Ozolinsh's body.
Oliveira attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A slow jab from Ozolinsh misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Oliveira misses its target.#T1#
Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a solid leg kick but Oliveira takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ozolinsh.
Oliveira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh thuds his shin into the meat of Oliveira's side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ozolinsh cracks Oliveira with a good jab.
Ozolinsh slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ozolinsh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozolinsh throws out the jab.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ozolinsh saw that one coming.
Ozolinsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozolinsh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ozolinsh throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira swings for the body but Ozolinsh moves out of range.
Oliveira cracks Ozolinsh with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Oliveira takes a swing at Ozolinsh's ribcage but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ozolinsh in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira misses with a low kick as Ozolinsh jumps back.
Ozolinsh swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.#T3#
Ozolinsh tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Oliveira moves out of range of the body kick.
Good exchange - Ozolinsh coming out on top.
Ozolinsh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozolinsh moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ozolinsh! But no joy.
Ozolinsh looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Ozolinsh scores with a jab to the head.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ozolinsh feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Ozolinsh throws a body kick that misses.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ozolinsh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ozolinsh wants to clinch.
Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ozolinsh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ozolinsh misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Teodors Ozolinsh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ozolinsh ducks under and follows up with a left that Ozolinsh also avoids with ease.
Ozolinsh was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ozolinsh lands a jab to the nose.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Ozolinsh.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Ozolinsh misses.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Ozolinsh moved out of range.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozolinsh throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ozolinsh throws a sloppy body shot
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh lands a leg kick that knocks Oliveira off balance momentarily.
Ozolinsh is looking to clinch. #T1#
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ozolinsh has time to react.
Ozolinsh finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ozolinsh throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ozolinsh tries to land a body kick
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh misses with a straight left.
Ozolinsh lands a head shot.
Ozolinsh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot lands for Ozolinsh.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Ozolinsh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Ozolinsh works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Ozolinsh lands an impressive looking overhand right. Oliveira doesn't seem phased though.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Ozolinsh manages to avoid it.
Ozolinsh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down.
Oliveira throws a front kick aimed at Ozolinsh's knee but Ozolinsh avoids it well.
That kick from Ozolinsh tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ozolinsh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh moved away.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira is looking to counter punch.
Ozolinsh connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A lazy body kick from Ozolinsh
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Ozolinsh throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ozolinsh checks it.
Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ozolinsh circles away quickly and effectively.#T3#
Ozolinsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ozolinsh cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ozolinsh lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Ozolinsh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.
Ozolinsh tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Ozolinsh!
Ozolinsh blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Ozolinsh fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ozolinsh. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Ozolinsh.
Ozolinsh walks into a jab.#CL2#
Ozolinsh instigates a clinch.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ozolinshs head.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Ozolinsh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Teodors Ozolinsh seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ozolinsh softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ozolinsh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ozolinsh blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ozolinsh.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Fernando Oliveira.
I think Ozolinsh has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teodors Ozolinsh!
Teodors Ozolinsh managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.

Event: DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017

#R1#
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ibu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira misses with a hook.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ibu misses with a jab to the body
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ibu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ibu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ibu blocks a jab.#T1#
Oliveira throws the left hand but Ibu avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira scores with a jab.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ibu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ibu under the eye.
Ibu smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD#
Ibu lands a big head kick that sends Oliveira tumbling to the mat! Ibu takes a step backwards and waves Oliveira back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Ibu finish him?
Ibu misses with a body kick.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.#T2#
Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ibu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ibu missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD#
Ibu lands a big right hand that sends Oliveira crashing to the mat! Ibu stays standing though and waves Oliveira back to his feet!
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ibu manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Oliveira.
Ibu misses with a kick to the body
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibu tried to counter with a leg kick but Oliveira avoided it.#T3#
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Ibu moved away.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ibu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Oliveira.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ibu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Oliveira works Ibu's body with a nice hook.
Ibu slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ibu moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Ibu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu avoids it easily.
Ibu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oliveira tries to counter with a clinch but Ibu shakes him off and moves away.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Ibu slips a jab from Oliveira.
It looked like Ibu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ibu throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range.
Ibu delivers a nice body kick.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ibu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ibu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Ibu ducks under and follows up with a left that Ibu also avoids with ease.
Good shot there by Oliveira.#T1#
Ibu blocks a jab.
Ibu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliveira checks it well.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
Some wild striking there from Ibu.
Ibu swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
A swing and a miss from Oliveira.
Ibu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ibu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
A quick step to the side and Ibu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ibu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ibu wants to land a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
The fighters circling - Ibu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.#T3#
Oliveira lands a nice shot that snaps Ibu's head back.
A clash of legs there as Ibu blocks the low kick.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Ibu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ibu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Ibu looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Jab from Ibu.
Ibu misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Ibu misses its intended target.
Ibu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira. #T4#
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Ibu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ibu throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira defending well as Ibu loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Ibu counters with a low kick, right behind Oliveira 's knee.
Ibu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Ibu pushes him away.
Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
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 Koh Ibu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Ibu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ibu scores with a three punch combo!
Ibu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ibu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ibu misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ibu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibu ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Ibu throws a low kick but Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Oliveira unleashes a big counter combination but Ibu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ibu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Oliveira steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ibu.
Ibu throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A leg kick checked by Ibu.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ibu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Oliveira's knee momentarily.
Ibu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibu.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Ibu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ibu slips under a jab from Oliveira.
And Ibu counters with a quick kick to the body but Oliveira blocks it.
Ibu dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ibu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Ibu to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ibu staying out of range there.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Oliveira misses with a two punch combination.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibu lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibu moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Ibu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ibu.
Ibu throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Oliveira lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Ibu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Oliveira checks it well.
Oliveira misses with a jab to the body
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range.
Ibu is looking to counter punch.
Oliveira misses with a hook
and Ibu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ibu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Fernando Oliveira just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Oliveira lands a nice hook to Ibu's body. Ibu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Koh Ibu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A decent looking cross lands there for Ibu.
Ibu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Ibu throws a body shot but no joy.
Ibu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a hook but Ibu blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Ibu.
Ibu throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. #T1#
Oliveira connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ibu. Ibu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Ibu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Ibu misses its target.
Oliveira does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Ibu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
A good leg kick by Ibu. #T2#
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira moves out of range as Ibu throws a body kick.
Oliveira wants to counter the offense by Ibu and move into the clinch position.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Ibu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oliveira misses the jab.
Ibu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ibu throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T3#
Oliveira tries to clinch but Ibu moves away
and Ibu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the body
and Ibu counters with a stiff right hand.
Ibu is looking to score with low kicks.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ibu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ibu throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ibu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Ibu is out of range.
Ibu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Ibu.
Ibu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliveira just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Ibu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oliveira takes a swing at Ibu's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira misses with a hook
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Ibu throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL2#
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Ibu manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Ibu.
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!
Ibu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Oliveira drops his hands momentarily and Ibu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ibu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Ibu looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the body
and Ibu counters with a good, hard body kick but Oliveira shrugs it off.
Oliveira misses with a right hand
and Ibu counters with a good low kick that Oliveira was not able to check.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ibu.
Ibu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Ibu didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Ibu moves out of range. #T1#
Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
Ibu misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ibu lands a head kick. Oliveira smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ibu takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira throws a jab when Ibu was well out of range.
Ibu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ibu throws a body kick that misses.
Ibu looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Ibu.
Oliveira works Ibu's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Ibu moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira digs a good body shot into Ibu's ribs.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Ibu.
Oliveira swings for the body but Ibu moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Ibu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Ibu throws a counter high kick but Oliveira was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
Ibu throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ibu.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ibu moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Ibu throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ibu throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Oliveira connects with a body shot that sends Ibu's belly button to the back.#T4#
Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Ibu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ibu is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Ibu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ibu on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ibu counter with a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Ibu ducked under it nicely.
Ibu throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 46:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
A very excited looking Fernando Oliveira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn
Date: Sep 23, 2017

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Astalo looks for the body kick but Oliveira saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Oliveira thuds his right hand into Astalo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Astalo lands a right hook to the body.
Astalo throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Astalo lands with a shot to the body.
Astalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Astalo swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Astalo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oliveira throwing a counter right hand but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Astalo connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Oliveira checks a leg kick.
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!
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Astalo.#T1#
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astalo slips a jab from Oliveira.
Astalo throws a big counter head kick but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.
Astalo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Oliveira was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Astalo scores with a shot to the body.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira checks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Astalo.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
Astalo tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Astalo.
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Oliveira doesn't seem bothered though.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira lands an overhand right.
Astalo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Astalo.
Astalo swings widly with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Astalo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Astalo finds it's way through Oliveira's defenses.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astalo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Astalo jabs Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.
Astalo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Astalo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oliveira throws a solid leg kick but Astalo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Oliveira.#T3#
Oliveira stuns Astalo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Astalo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Astalo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo with a nice cross.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astalo.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Astalo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Astalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Astalo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily. #T4#
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!
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Astalo manages to avoid it.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astalo.
Astalo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliveira rather than just go for the knockout.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Oliveira seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Oliveira moves out of range as Astalo throws a body kick.
A shot to the body from Astalo misses
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Astalo throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Astalo.
Oliveira throws a jab when Astalo was well out of range.
Astalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo works Oliveira's body with a nice hook.
Astalo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Astalo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Astalo throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rami Astalo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Astalo moved out of range.
Rami Astalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Astalo misses with a lunging right hand
and Astalo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Astalo avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Oliveira, as that shot connected.
Astalo misses with a looping right.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astalo momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astalo lands a head shot.
Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira checks a leg kick nicely.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Astalo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Astalo moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira connects with a right hand. Astalo shakes it off.
Oliveira jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Astalo connects with a body shot.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Astalo's ribs.
Astalo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliveira back to the ropes. Astalo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Astalo scoring well with a low kick there.
Astalo throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astalo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oliveira throws a jab when Astalo was well out of range.
Astalo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Oliveira. Oliveira obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Astalo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A cross from Astalo lands.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Astalo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Astalo throws a shot to the body.
Oliveira takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Astalo moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Astalo.
Astalo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Astalo misses with a low kick.#T3#
Astalo misses with a head kick.
Oliveira slips a jab from Astalo.
Astalo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Oliveira lands a really nice looking cross but Astalo seems unphased.
Astalo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Astalo feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Astalo throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astalo throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astalo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Astalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Astalo.
Astalo moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Astalo scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A decent looking cross lands there for Astalo.
Astalo throws a low kick but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Astalo ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astalo.
Oliveira is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Astalo throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rami Astalo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Astalo misses.
Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Astalo.
Astalo misses the body punch
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira throws a hook but Astalo blocks it.
Astalo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Astalo misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oliveira.
Astalo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rami Astalo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Astalo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Astalo.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira.#ROC#
Astalo is rocked!#T1#
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice side step and Astalo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Astalo misses with a hook.
Astalo misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Astalo.
A swing and a miss from Astalo.
Oliveira avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
Oliveira rushes Astalo and presses him up against the ropes.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Astalo.
Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Astalo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #BC2#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Oliveira was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Astalo.
Astalo misses with a body shot.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira backing away here, and Astalo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good shot there by Oliveira.#T2#
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astalo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Oliveira is able to avoid easily.
Oliveira defending well as Astalo loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Astalo is out of range.
Despite the aggression on Astalo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Astalo is looking to land body kicks.
Oliveira with a nice cross.
Astalo walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Astalo defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Astalo looks to move away, Oliveira throws a big counter combo but Astalo just gets out of the way.
Astalo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Astalo counters with a body kick. #T3#
Oliveira chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Astalo can pounce on him.
Oliveira misses with a looping left.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy right hand. Astalo should have avoided that one.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Astalo moves away.
Astalo blocks a low kick nicely.
Astalo throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Astalo.
Oliveira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveira swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Astalo looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Astalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Astalo misses with a body shot. #T4#
Astalo tries to land a leg kick but Oliveira saw it coming and moves away.
Oliveira connects with the punch.
Oliveira swings for the body but Astalo moves out of range.
Astalo thows a body kick. Oliveira tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Oliveira. That snapped Astalo's head back.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Astalo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Oliveira on the side of the head.
Astalo looks to land a body kick but Oliveira moved away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Oliveira.
A jab from Oliveira misses.
Astalo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Astalo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Rami Astalo!

Fernando Oliveira wins by split decision!
Fernando Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: Bushido 68: Okah vs. Umaga
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Ki is looking to clinch.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Ki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ao Ki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ki tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target.
Ki tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Ki wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ki ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.#CL#
Ki instigates a clinch.
Ki blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Ao Ki has been cut.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a knee to the head.
Ki blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD#
Ki jumps guard and drags Oliveira to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira wants to stand but Ki has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Oliveira is fighting to break Ki's control of his arms but Ki is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
Oliveira tries to stand but Ki is controlling from the bottom.
Oliveira is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Ki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Ki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ki misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and Oliveira moves into the clinch.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ki backwards.
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Ki can't get the takedown.
Ki looking to stall.
Oliveira gets through Ki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira digs a right hand into Ki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ki's gas tank.
Ki taking a breather.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Ki avoids the damage to the body.
Oliveira crunches a lovely knee into Ki's ribcage.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ki controls his hands.
Ki looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ki.
Ki blocking some punches.
Ki wants a takedown but no success here.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ki.#T4#
A knee to the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Ki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Ki drops down looking for an ankle pick but Oliveira pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ki tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Ki into the ropes.
Ki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ki off to one side.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ki walks into a left hand.
Ki defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Ki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ao Ki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Oliveira is looking to score with low kicks.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Ki slips the punch.
Ki will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Ki with a body shot.
Ki misses with the body kick
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Ki moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Ki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ki dives in for a single leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ki gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Ki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Ki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Ki drags the fight down to the ground.
Oliveira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ki is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SU2#
Oliveira gets to his feet - Ki follows without any prompting.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ki throws a sloppy head kick
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ki doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#
Ki is rocked!
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ki moves away.
Ki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Oh Ki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ki seems to have got his legs back now.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ki shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Ki saw that one coming.
Ki feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Ki wants to clinch.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ki tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Nice defenses there by Ki.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Oliveira jabs Ki right on the nose. Ki blinks but takes it well.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Ki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ki looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Ki slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Ki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Oliveira sprawls well initially but Ki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is not content to let Ki control the position.
Oliveira trying to control but Ki postures up.
Ki is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Ki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Ki has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ao Ki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira jabs Ki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Ki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Oliveira's guard.
Ki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Ki preventing the sweep.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ki tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Ki is pressing down on Oliveira's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ki pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Oliveira wants to stand but Ki is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Oliveira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Ki is just out of range.
Ki darts in looking for a takedown but Oliveira gets double underhooks and turns Ki into the ropes.
Ki drops his hands momentarily and Oliveira takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Ki. #T2#
Ki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Ki checks the leg kick.
Ki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oliveira defends it nicely.
Oliveira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ki in his tracks.
Ki looks to clinch
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. #KD2#
Oliveira feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ki sprawling to the canvas! Ki rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Oliveira finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira misses the jab.#T3#
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Ki takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ki looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ao Ki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ki shoots in and drives through. Oliveira sprawls well.
Ki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Ki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Ki throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oliveira connects with a looping right hand. #T4#
Ki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ki gets slowly back to his feet.
Ki staying out of range there.
Ki slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Ki wants to clinch but Oliveira slips to the side
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ki slips a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira with a hook.
Ki slips a straight right by Oliveira.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Oliveira misses its intended target. #TD#
Ki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Fernando Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Oliveira 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Fernando Oliveira!

Fernando Oliveira wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Fernando Oliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Bushido 65: Wright vs. Darko
Date: Aug 19, 2017

#R1#
O'Neil throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O'Neil throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira jabs O'Neil right on the nose. O'Neil blinks but takes it well.
O'Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
O'Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Oliveira cracks O'Neil with a right hand to the side of the head.
O'Neil tries to clinch but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O'Neil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
O'Neil throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by O'Neil.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Oliveira has knocked O'Neil down with a huge combo! Oliveira steps away and waves a wobbly O'Neil back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
O'Neil is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Aidan O'Neil has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira pounces like a tiger and cracks O'Neil with a vicious hook! O'Neil is down but not out! Oliveira follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Fernando Oliveira!
An out of breath Fernando Oliveira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Bushido58: Soszynski vs Mayhem
Date: Jun 23, 2017

#R1#
Oliveira takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Paterson moves into the clinch.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Paterson controls his hands.
Oliveira is pressed up against the ropes. Paterson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oliveira down to the mat. Oliveira avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Oliveira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A jab from Paterson misses.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Paterson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Paterson is standing up over Oliveira. Oliveira looks to escape but Paterson dives into side control. #REVB#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Paterson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Oliveira trying his best to control but Paterson has mounted him.
Paterson avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Paterson isn't that keen on the idea.
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!
Paterson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T1#
Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet.
Paterson working the ground and pound effectively.
Paterson breaks from Oliveira's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Paterson lands a big elbow.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
Paterson with good strikes from the mount here!#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Paterson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Paterson finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Paterson is landing with some decent strikes but Oliveira is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Paterson connects with a bit shot that sees Oliveira covering up! More strikes from Paterson and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Paterson is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Paterson!

Event: Bushido 54: Quinn vs "Shaolin"
Date: May 27, 2017

#R1#
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1-2. Oliveira obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Oliveira swings for the body but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilson throws a leg kick which misses Oliveira's front leg but catches the back leg as Oliveira tries to avoid it.
Vilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
Vilson misses with a shot to the body
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oliveira throws out a powerful jab.
Oliveira lands with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vilson tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira misses the body punch
and Vilson counters with a leg kick.
Vilson slips a straight right by Oliveira.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Junior Vilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
Vilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection.
Oliveira has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Vilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vilson slips under a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a hook. Vilson ducked under it nicely.
Vilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira.
An attempted straight right counter from Vilson misses the target.
Oliveira throws a head kick but Vilson moves out of range. #CL2#
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Vilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Vilson.
Vilson throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira misses with a jab to the body
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses
and Vilson counters with a body kick.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Vilson is predictable there
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Oliveira.
A head kick misses from Vilson.
Oliveira misses the shot to the body.
Vilson throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Vilson.
Vilson throws a leg kick
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand. #T3#
Vilson lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vilson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vilson lands a nice looking body kick.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Vilson feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vilson with a body shot.
Vilson misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vilson lands a jab.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Vilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Vilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Vilson.
Oliveira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
Vilson defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Jab by Vilson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Vilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliveira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vilson is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vilson misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick.
Vilson throws the kick towards the body but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Vilson with a body shot.
Vilson misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vilson moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Vilson throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Vilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Vilson.
Vilson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oliveira misses with a straight right.
Vilson tries to work over Oliveira's front leg with a kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira walks into a left hand.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vilson takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Oliveira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T2#
A jab lands there for Vilson.
Junior Vilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Vilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vilson swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Vilson thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vilson throws an off balance right hand
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vilson misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vilson.
Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Vilson is just out of range.
Oliveira lands a jab to the nose.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira. #T3#
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Vilson takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vilson. That's going to slow Oliveira down.
Good leg kick by Vilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Vilson throws out a powerful jab.
Vilson connects with a looping right hand.
Vilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Oliveira does it's job there.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Vilson saw that one coming.
Vilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Oliveira just manages to avoid it.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vilson throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
A nice side step and Oliveira releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vilson misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vilson thinking.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vilson throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Vilson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Oliveira.
Vilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Vilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Vilson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vilson scrambles back to his feet.
Vilson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira scores with a nice strike.
Vilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice shot by Vilson.#ROC#
Oliveira is rocked!
Vilson misses with a right hand
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vilson, right into the meat.
Vilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Vilson moved out of range.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Vilson catches Oliveira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.#T1#
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Vilson moves away and avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big right from Vilson misses.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Vilson avoids the punch easily.
Vilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Oliveira. #T2#
Vilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Vilson blocking some punches.
Vilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Vilson misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vilson backwards.
Vilson tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Vilson is blocking nicely.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vilson fails to land. #T3#
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Vilson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vilson blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vilson avoids it.
Vilson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vilson has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vilson's elbow.
Vilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Vilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vilson slips under a jab.
Vilson throws a looping overhand right but Oliveira ducks down to avoid it.
Oliveira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Vilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Vilson cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Vilson scores with a shot to the body.
Vilson misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira cracks Vilson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Vilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Vilson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vilson misses with a straight left.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vilson's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Fernando Oliveira just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Oliveira is looking to clinch.
It looked like Vilson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a good body shot.
Oliveira needs to keep his hands up - Vilson had a free shot at his head there.
Vilson connects with the punch.
Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Vilson.
Oliveira wants to land a leg kick but Vilson is out of range.
A low kick from Oliveira misses
and Vilson counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson jabs Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Vilson 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.
Oliveira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Vilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vilson's calf.
Vilson misses with a jab to the body
and Vilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vilson has time to react.
Vilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Oliveira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Oliveira defending well as Vilson loads up on a big left hand.
Vilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Oliveira will feel that in the morning.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Vilson misses the target.
Vilson connects with a jab.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson throws a leg kick
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Vilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Vilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Oliveira. That did some damage!
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Vilson.
Vilson looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Vilson lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand. #T3#
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Vilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vilson throws a front kick aimed at Oliveira's knee but Oliveira avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vilson moves out of range as Oliveira strikes.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vilson manages to avoid it.
Vilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vilson throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Vilson.
Vilson avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vilson.
Vilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oliveira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vilson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Vilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Vilson misses.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vilson. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vilson throws out a leg kick but Oliveira moves out of range and Vilson only half commits.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson misses with a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Oliveira blocks the low kick.
Nice jab there from Vilson.
Vilson tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Junior Vilson had his way with Fernando Oliveira in that round.
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!
#R5#
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vilson.
Vilson ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a low kick nicely.
Vilson cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vilson misses with a looping left.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vilson throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira moves out of range as Vilson strikes.
Vilson walks into a stiff left hand from Oliveira.
Vilson misses with a right hand
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Vilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Vilson didn't see that one coming.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vilson throws out the jab.
Vilson misses the jab.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Vilson throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.
Vilson swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.
Vilson tests Oliveira's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vilson throws a nice looking combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Vilson is having none of it.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Vilson's hands.#T2#
Oliveira misses with a jab to the body
and Vilson counters with a nice body shot.
Vilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Oliveira at a distance.
A big left from Vilson misses.
Vilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira stuns Vilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Vilson moves out of range.
Vilson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vilson staying out of range there.
Oliveira misses with a body punch
enabling Vilson to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vilson moves away.#T3#
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Vilson.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Vilson misses with a jab to the body
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Oliveira blocks a leg kick.
Fernando Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Vilson.
Vilson tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira punishes Vilson's body with a nice straight punch.
Vilson throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Oliveira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vilson lands a right hook to the body.
Donk. Vilson catches Oliveira right on the button with a cross.#T4#
A low kick from Vilson misses
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand.
Vilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Vilson defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Vilson.
Vilson scoring well with a low kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vilson misses with a body kick.
Vilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Vilson, right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vilson.
Vilson scores with a hook.
Vilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Vilson avoids it with no problem.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junior Vilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Vilson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Junior Vilson!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Junior Vilson!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Junior Vilson!

Junior Vilson wins by unanimous decision!
Junior Vilson retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Junior Vilson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: B51: Jacobson vs. Bunker 2
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1##CL#
Oliveira clinches up against the ropes.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Nooles's ribcage. Nooles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nooles misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nooles blocks it with crossed arms.
Nooles lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Nooles.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nooles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nooles cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot.
Nooles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nooles has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Nooles misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nooles's elbow.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Nooles backwards.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Nooles has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Oliveira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Nooles can turn it around.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Nooles uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira gets through Nooles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nooles.
Nooles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nooles throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
Nooles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nooles blocks an uppercut.
Nooles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nooles tries to stall but Oliveira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nooles blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nooles blocks it with crossed arms.
Oliveira working aggressively here. #T2#
Oliveira misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nooles.
Nooles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira is working Nooles over against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Nooles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nooles misses with a hook to the body
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Nooles throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nooles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a hook
letting Nooles counter with a right hand.
Nooles misses with a left hand
and Oliveira counters with a body kick that stops Nooles in his tracks momentarily.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nooles throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliveira is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Nooles.
Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Nooles is out of range.
Nooles throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut.
Nooles bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head.#CL#
Nooles gets tackled into the ropes by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Nooles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nooles tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nooless head.
Nooles throws a head punch that misses.
Nooles throws a punch but it's blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Nooles shrugs off.
Knees in the clinch landing for Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nooles.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
A short left from Oliveira. #ROC#
Nooles is rocked!
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Nooles's head.
Nooles is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Nooles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira unloads a knee to the mid-section. Nooles lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nooles looks winded!
Oliveira lands a body punch.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oliveira lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oliveira throws a big uppercut that drops Nooles! More strikes from Oliveira and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Nooles lies dazed against the ropes as Oliveira celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Our winner, Fernando Oliveira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bushido 47: Vilson vs Bunker 3
Date: Apr 01, 2017

#R1#
Oliveira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Astalo.
Astalo misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Astalo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliveira.
Astalo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Astalo throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
Astalo tries to move into range but Oliveira moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Astalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Astalo.
Oliveira throws out a counter right but Astalo avoids it with no problem.
Astalo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Astalo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oliveira throws a good cross that connects. #CL2#
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Astalo.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Oliveira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Oliveira works on Astalo's body with a couple of short punches.
Astalo blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Astalo tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
A short right from Oliveira on the inside.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Oliveira lands a body shot in the clinch.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Oliveira on the inside.
Astalo tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira presses Astalo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Oliveira managing to block the knees to the body from Astalo.
Astalo is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Astalo can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astalo misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astalo backwards.
Astalo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira pushes Astalo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Astalo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Astalo misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Astalo lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Astalo.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Astalo's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira.
Astalo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Oliveira misses with a knee strike.
Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Astalo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Astalo dodges an elbow strike from Oliveira.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira is working Astalo over against the ropes.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Astalo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Astalo tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astalo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Astalo throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Astalo.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
A knee to the head by Oliveira. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astalo misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astalo. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astalo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astalo throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Astalo takes one to the chin there.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Astalo throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Astalo with a body shot.
Oliveira blocks a jab.
Astalo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Astalo throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira moves out of range of the body kick.
Astalo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Astalo connects with the punch.
Oliveira checks the leg kick.
Oliveira checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astalo looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Astalo misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliveira misses.
Astalo connects with a single shot there.
Astalo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Astalo misses with a straight left.
Astalo takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Oliveira as Astalo tries to tie him up.
Oliveira prevents a body shot from Astalo.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Astalo.
Astalo missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Oliveira tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Astalo misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira misses with some punches. #BC#
Astalo breaks the clinch.
Astalo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Astalo misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Oliveira misses.
Astalo throws a body shot but no joy.
Astalo misses with a wild combination.
Astalo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oliveira attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice uppercut there from Oliveira.
Oliveira 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. #ROC2#
Astalo is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Oliveira! Astalo is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rami Astalo spoke after the fight, saying 'Nothing to say but fuck off,gonna smoke joint or two'.

Event: Bushido 44: Wilder vs. Karasev
Date: Mar 11, 2017

#R1#
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Oliveira moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Oliveira.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Jordan's head.
Oliveira scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Jordan is rocked!
Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Oh Jordan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jordan wants to take the fight to the mat but Oliveira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oliveira pushes Jordan against the ropes. Oliveira is working some dirty boxing. Oliveira pushes off with a quick right hook! Jordan goes down! Jordan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Oliveira moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bushido 40: Toskala vs. Hanzo
Date: Feb 10, 2017

#R1#
Bunker throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Bunker connects with a single shot there.
Bunker is looking to slow Oliveira down with leg kicks.
Bunker looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Oliveira throws a big counter head kick but Bunker avoids it with no problem.
Bunker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bunker tried to score with a low kick but Oliveira checks it.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bunker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bunker's hands.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Bunker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bunker cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bunker wants to clinch.#T1#
Bunker connects with a jab.
Bunker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bunker counters with a nice body kick.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.
Bunker avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Bunker moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tony Bunker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Bunker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bunker. #CL#
Bunker rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the ropes.
Bunker lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunker lands a shot to the body.
Bunker misses with a punch on the inside.
Bunker'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.
Bunker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bunker can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
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!
Bunker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker blocks an elbow strike.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Bunker struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bunker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bunker backwards. #T3#
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bunker.
A hook to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bunker seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliveira can turn it around.
Bunker scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Oliveira.
A short right from Bunker on the inside.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bunker takes a shot to the head.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunker blocks an uppercut.
Bunker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bunker.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bunker scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bunker.
Oliveira leaning his opponent against the ropes.#T4#
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bunker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Bunker prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Bunker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
Bunker tries a body shot but Oliveira blocks it.
Bunker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Bunker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bunker lands a left hand.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Bunker blocks it.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Bunker fails to land.
Bunker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Oliveira's elbow.
Bunker goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Oliveira manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot.
Bunker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Bunker dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Oliveira slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bunker throws a leg kick but Oliveira sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Oliveira takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bunker tries to land a front kick but Oliveira steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bunker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Bunker.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Bunker counters with an outside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Tony Bunker is winning the standup battle so far.
Bunker misses with a hook.
It seemed like Oliveira was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bunker scores with a head kick.
A big left from Oliveira misses.
Bunker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bunker connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bunker misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Bunker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bunker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Oliveira throws a jab when Bunker was well out of range.
Bunker tries to close the distance and clinch but Oliveira swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Bunker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Bunker lands with an uppercut that bounces Oliveira off the ropes and back into range.
Bunker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Bunker throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bunker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Oliveira's sensitive parts.
Oliveira scores with a nice right hand.
Bunker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Oliveira swings for the body but Bunker moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
An attempted straight right counter from Bunker misses the target.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Oliveira is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Oliveira throws a hook but Bunker avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Oliveira.
Bunker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bunker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira takes a swing at Bunker's ribcage but misses.
Bunker moves away from the strike by Oliveira.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Bunker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bunker moves to clinch but Oliveira breaks away
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Bunker moves away and avoids it.
Bunker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oliveira throws a low kick but Bunker avoids it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bunker. Oliveira shrugs it off though.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bunker.
Bunker moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Bunker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bunker lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Bunker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bunker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bunker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bunker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bunker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunker throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bunker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Oliveira counters with a nice body shot.
Bunker throws a body kick that misses
and Oliveira counters with a straight right hand.
Bunker throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bunker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away.
Oliveira throws a jab but it's blocked by Bunker.
Oliveira connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fernando Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Bunker makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bunker, as that shot connected.
Bunker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bunker.
Bunker needs to keep his hands up - Oliveira had a free shot at his head there.
Bunker slips a jab from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a leg kick but Bunker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bunker tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Bunker cracks Oliveira with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Bunker.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Bunker moves out of range.
Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bunker in his tracks.
Bunker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Bunker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Oliveira is looking for the big counter here.
Bunker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira moves away from the strike by Bunker.
Bunker throws a wild body kick that Oliveira sees coming a mile off.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bunker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bunker throws an off balance right hand
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Bunker misses with a right hand
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bunker makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliveira really felt that one!
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Bunker.
Bunker defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand.
Bunker feints and then cracks Oliveira's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Oliveira down.
Bunker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Bunker.
Oliveira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bunker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bunker throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bunker's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bunker throws a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Bunker misses.
Bunker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bunker was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Bunker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bunker pivots, looking for a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range and Bunker settles back down.
Bunker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Oliveira digs a good hook to Bunker's body. #T3#
Bunker lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the body from Oliveira misses
and Bunker counters with a stiff right hand.
Bunker throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Bunker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Oliveira avoids the body shot from Bunker.
Oliveira works the jab nicely.
Oliveira bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bunker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira throws a big shot that misses.
Oliveira throws the left hand but Bunker avoids the punch easily.
Bunker scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bunker. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Bunker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Bunker counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bunker.
Oliveira's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bunker manages to avoid it.
Oliveira clobbers Bunker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bunker connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bunker is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bunker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bunker's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oliveira connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bunker scrambles back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tony Bunker.
Well Bunker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bunker!
During a confident post fight interview, Tony Bunker thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bushido 37: Ban Gbus v Karasev
Date: Jan 20, 2017

#R1#
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
Westerberg throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
letting Westerberg counter with a right hand.
Oliveira moves into range and connects with a jab.
Westerberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira.
It looked like Westerberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Westerberg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
letting Westerberg counter with a right hand.
Westerberg gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Westerberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira scores with the left hand. Westerberg knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Westerberg staying out of range there.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Westerberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Westerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Westerberg throws a shot to the body. #CL2#
Oliveira rushes Westerberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Westerberg is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Westerberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Westerberg blocks it. #T2#
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Westerberg can't find room to land a body shot as Oliveira controls the action.
Westerberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Westerberg.
The referee calls for Westerberg to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Westerberg.
Westerberg blocking some punches.
Westerberg prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oliveira tries to work over Westerberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Westerberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Westerberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Oliveira is pushing Westerberg up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Westerberg pushes Oliveira back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top.
Westerberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Westerberg blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Westerberg blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a hook that snaps the head of Westerberg backwards.
Oliveira has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Westerberg seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Oliveira can turn it around.
Oliveira lands a left hand that snaps the head of Westerberg backwards.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Westerberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Westerberg's head. #T4#
Westerberg tries to throw a body punch but Oliveira avoids it by throwing Westerberg back against the cage.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Westerberg is looking to control Oliveira's arms but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns him. Now Westerberg has his back to the cage.
Westerberg blocking some punches.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Westerberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Westerberg lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Westerberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Oliveira throws an elbow but misses.
Westerberg trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Westerberg into the cage.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Westerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Westerberg moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Westerberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Westerberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Westerberg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Westerberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Oliveira in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Westerberg. #T1#
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira tries to work over Westerberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Westerberg has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Westerberg blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Westerberg.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land.
Westerberg prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Westerberg avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the cage.
Westerberg is trying to maintain a safe position but Oliveira gets an underhook and turns Westerberg into the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Westerberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Westerberg stalling the fight.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Westerberg effectively controlling the action here.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westerberg.
Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westerberg's elbow.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Westerberg in his tracks for a moment.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Westerbergs head.
Westerberg is struggling to control the position.
A short right from Oliveira. #BC#
Westerberg breaks the clinch.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Oliveira.#CL2#
Westerberg gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch.
Oliveira tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Westerberg's elbow.
Oliveira content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T3#
Westerberg tries to stall but Oliveira uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Westerberg has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Westerberg lands a left hand.
Westerberg lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Oliveira.
Westerberg blocks an elbow strike.
Oliveira lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira misses with an elbow over the top.
Westerberg blocks an uppercut.
Westerberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Westerberg being controlled against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Westerberg gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Westerberg blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Westerberg.
Oliveira goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Oliveira lands an elbow that stopped Westerberg in his tracks for a moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Westerberg blocks a body shot from Oliveira.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira lands an uppercut.
Westerberg blocks an elbow strike from Oliveira.
Westerberg controlling the action here for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Westerberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Westerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliveira throws a jab when Westerberg was well out of range.
Westerberg seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fernando Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira throws a body punch but Westerberg moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with an uppercut
and Westerberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Westerberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Westerberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Westerberg stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Westerberg counters with a three punch combo that has Oliveira backing up. Oliveira nods at Westerberg to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab lands there for Oliveira.#T1#
Oliveira throws an off balance right hand
and Westerberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Westerberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Westerberg pushes him off.
Oliveira misses with a left hand
and Westerberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Westerberg on the side of the head.
Oliveira looks to land a combination but Westerberg avoids it well.
Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Westerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Westerberg misses with a hook.
Westerberg moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A shot to the body from Oliveira misses
and Westerberg counters with a straight right hand.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnar Westerberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
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!
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab, jab by Westerberg - just one landing.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Westerberg's shoulder, as Westerberg tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Westerberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westerberg lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oliveira with a jab.
Westerberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Westerberg closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Westerberg jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well.
Westerberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Westerberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Westerberg misses with a series of wild punches.
A shot to the body from Oliveira misses
and Westerberg counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Oliveira rushes Westerberg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fernando Oliveira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliveira blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Westerberg misses with the head strike.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Westerberg controls his hands.
Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Westerberg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow.
Westerberg is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Westerberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliveira cracks Westerberg with a nice body shot.
Westerberg blocks an uppercut.
Westerberg prevents a body shot from Oliveira.
A short left from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oliveira lands a left hand.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Oliveira just misses with a elbow thrown towards Westerberg's brow.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westerberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Westerberg stalling against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gunnar Westerberg.
I think Oliveira has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fernando Oliveira!
Our winner, Fernando Oliveira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Bushido 31: Bunker vs Paterson
Date: Dec 08, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Oliveira misses.
Oliveira connects with a jab.
Grasso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira connects with a nice looking jab.
A slow jab from Grasso misses its intended target.
Oliveira swings for the body but Grasso moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira moves out of range as Grasso strikes.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Oliveira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Grasso misses with a low kick.#CL#
Oliveira instigates a clinch.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grasso trying to control the position but instead, Oliveira has worked for underhooks and has pushed Grasso into the cage.
Oliveira misses with the head strike.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira scores with a shot to the side of Grasso's head.
Grasso throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Oliveira blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grasso misses with a punch on the inside.
Grasso misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Oliveira scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oliveira lands a body shot.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Grasso controls his hands.
Grasso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#
Grasso is rocked!
Grasso misses with some punches.
Grasso is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him?
Grasso lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Grasso seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grasso pushes off an throws an elbow but Oliveira leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice body punch from Oliveira - that landed with a thud.
Oliveira cracks Grasso with a nice body shot.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#KD#
Oliveira drops Grasso onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Grasso is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira cracks Grasso with a nice body shot.
Grasso misses with a body punch.
Oliveira digs a right hand underneath Grasso's ribcage. Grasso let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grasso looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira lands with a light punch inside.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Oliveira digs a right hand into Grasso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Grasso's gas tank.
Oliveira lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Grasso to his knees! Oliveira keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
A less than humble Fernando Oliveira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Alex Grasso stepped up to the mic, saying 'I like to apologize to my fans but I didn't time the flight right and I paid for it didn't have enough time to recover this is my first time out here in Tokyo I'll be back!'.

Event: Bushido 26: Axe vs. Aoki
Date: Nov 03, 2016

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Oliveira there.#CUT2#
It looks like Hayato Yamamoto has been cut.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a left to the body.
Oliveira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yamamoto's hands.#ROC2#
Yamamoto is rocked!
Oliveira scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Yamamoto takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Yamamoto tries to clinch up.
Yamamoto has his takedown stuffed
letting Oliveira counter with a right hand.
Oh Yamamoto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira scores with a shot to the body.
Yamamoto shoots and misses #CL2#
and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Yamamoto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.#KD2#
Oliveira drops Yamamoto onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Yamamoto is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oliveira unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Yamamoto! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Oliveira is unloading with more strikes now! Yamamoto drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!
Fernando Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Bushido 23: Champion Path
Date: Oct 13, 2016

#R1#
Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Shinamoto misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira tries to counter by clinching up but Shinamoto breaks away and moves out of range.
Shinamoto avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Shinamoto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A quick step to the side and Oliveira tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fernando Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tatsuo Shinamoto.
Shinamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shinamoto's coach down at Bonsai Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shinamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shinamoto fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira connects with a crisp jab.
Shinamoto tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shinamoto somewhat.
Oliveira takes a swing at Shinamoto's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Oliveira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Shinamoto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Oliveira's waist but Oliveira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shinamoto off to one side.
Shinamoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Oliveira wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#KD#
Oliveira drops Shinamoto with a beautiful combination! Shinamoto stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Oliveira is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Shinamoto is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Tatsuo Shinamoto has been cut.
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!
Oliveira is stalking Shinamoto. Shinamoto circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Oliveira, and it's lights out! Shinamoto really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fernando Oliveira!
The defeated Tatsuo Shinamoto had this to say: '(through translator) We had a gameplan, it didn't work. Our opponent was very tough.'.

Event: B16: Champions Collide
Date: Aug 25, 2016

#R1#
Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Rojas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Oliveira getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Oliveira does no damage.
Rojas works over Oliveira's head and body with a nice combination.
Rojas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rojas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Good exchange - Oliveira coming out on top.
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!
Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rojas was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Rojas went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rojas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliveira counters with a two punch combo.
Rojas throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range. #CL2#
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira. #T1#
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Rojas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rojas blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Oliveira gets through Rojas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rojas has had enough of the clinch but Oliveira keeps him there for the moment.
Oliveira tries a body shot but Rojas blocks it.
Oliveira lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Oliveira lands with a short shot to the head.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Oliveira lands a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
Oliveira throws a head punch that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rojas.
Oliveira lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Oliveira lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Oliveira.
Rojas is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Rojas.
Oliveira has Rojas pressed against the ropes, preventing Rojas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rojas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the ropes.
Oliveira lands with a right to the head.
Oliveira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.
Oliveira misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
A shot in the inside from Oliveira.
Oliveira scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rojas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rojas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Oliveira lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rojas backwards.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Rojas controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira.
Oliveira works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oliveira tries to throw a body punch but Rojas avoids it by throwing Oliveira back against the ropes.
Oliveira lands a right hand.
Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch.
Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Oliveira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliveira.
A left hand lands to the body for Oliveira.
Oliveira lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oliveira misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Fernando Oliveira dominated that round.
That's time! Rojas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A left lands for Oliveira.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rojas manages to avoid it.
Rojas misses the shot to the body.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rojas.
Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oliveira feints with a jab and clips Rojas right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Rojas is sent crashing into the canvas and Oliveira leaps in for the kill! Rojas tries to get to his feet but Oliveira is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Rojas is in need of a savior and steps in!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Oliveira!

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