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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Crane lands a glancing blow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crane.
Oliveira thinks about countering with a body kick.
Crane leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oliveira defending well as Crane loads up on a big left hand.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Crane is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Crane circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab from Crane misses.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Crane.
Crane looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
David Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crane lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Crane circles away and keeps his distance.
Crane throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Crane throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Crane cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Crane.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range.
Crane thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT2#
It looks like Marcos Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira moves out of range as Crane strikes.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crane.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crane throws out the jab.
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T2#
Crane blocks a head kick by Oliveira.
Crane takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane keeps the fight on the outside.
Crane looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Crane moves into the clinch.
Crane lands a body shot.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Crane won't allow it.
A right hand to the body from Crane.
Crane digs a right hand underneath Oliveira's ribcage. Oliveira let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Crane scores with a shoulder strike.
Crane throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Oliveiras head.
A short left from Crane.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Crane.
Crane throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The referee calls for Crane to work.
Crane lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Oliveira.#T3#
A short uppercut from Crane.
Crane avoiding damage.
Crane slows down the pace here.
Crane receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Crane breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Crane cracks Oliveira with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliveira.
Crane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crane cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap.
Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#
Oliveira is rocked!
Crane connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Crane circles away.
David Crane is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Crane, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Crane against the cage but Crane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Crane throws a monster overhand right that drops Oliveira! Crane follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Crane!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Shimizu throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Shimizu gets a clinch.
Shimizu looking for a takedown.
Oliveira is trying to push Shimizu away but Shimizu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Shimizu turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliveira.
#TD#
Shimizu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shimizu to the mat. Shimizu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Shimizu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shimizu wants to control but Oliveira passes easily into half guard.
#T1#
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Oliveira prevents Shimizu from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.
Shimizu trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira working Shimizu over with strikes. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Shimizu's temple.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Shimizu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shimizu is looking to improve his position.
Shimizu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Well, if Oliveira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SU#
Oliveira escapes and gets back to his feet.
Shimizu moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
#T3#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Shimizu shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shimizu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Oliveira swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.
Shimizu trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shimizu trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
#T4##SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Oliveira as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Shimizu screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Oliveira! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Marcos Oliveira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Dark 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.
Oliveira looking to control.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dark is one step ahead there.
Dark pushes down on Oliveira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dark content to control rather than advance.
Dark knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dark engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Dark controlling him for the moment.
Dark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Dark's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dark distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira is trying to keep Dark in close.
Dark throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dark's guard. Nice move by Oliveira!#REVB#
Oliveira pushes down on Dark's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dark keeping control of the position.
Dark continues to stall.
Oliveira is stalling here. Dark is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Oliveira seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dark has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
The referee asks Dark politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Dark prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet.
Dark advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dark sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Dark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dark controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dark wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zenon Dark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Dark gets a clinch.
Oliveira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dark pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD#
Dark gets the takedown into side control.
Oliveira trying to remain calm as Dark controls from the top position.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here as Dark stalls from top position.#T1#
Oliveira defending against the ground and pound.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dark wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dark is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Oliveira is not content to let Dark control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Oliveira prevents Dark from improving his position.
Dark is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Dark is working away.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Dark moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Dark keeps moving.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dark avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dark trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dark throws a sloppy strike and Oliveira has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Dark is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcos Oliveira!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aslanyan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Aslanyan looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Aslanyan drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard.
Aslanyan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Aslanyan postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aslanyan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aslanyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Aslanyan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Aslanyan wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard.
Aslanyan postures up.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Aslanyan controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Oliveira throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aslanyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Aslanyan tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Aslanyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Aslanyan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Aslanyan throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Aslanyan, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Aslanyan against the cage but Aslanyan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Aslanyan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Aslanyan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oliveira's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aslanyan is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control. #T4#
Aslanyan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Aslanyan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Oliveira!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aslanyan dominating with strikes here.
Aslanyan controlling from the full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Aslanyan. What's that going to do exactly?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Aslanyan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Aslanyan drives through and clinches with Oliveira against the cage.
#BC2#
Aslanyan breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Aslanyan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Aslanyan as Oliveira tries to tie him up.
Oliveira goes for a takedown in the clinch but Aslanyan prevents it.
Oliveira tries to break the clinch but Aslanyan is controlling the position.
Oliveira is looking to control Aslanyan's arms but Aslanyan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Oliveira has his back to the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aslanyan has him pressed against the cage.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Aslanyan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Oliveira can't fight it off and eventually Aslanyan manages to take the fight to the floor. Oliveira looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Aslanyan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Aslanyan scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Aslanyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aslanyan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Aslanyan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Aslanyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Aslanyan to get to half guard.
Aslanyan controlling the pace.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3#
Aslanyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Aslanyan passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Aslanyan is controlling the pace.
Oliveira wants to control but Aslanyan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Aslanyan moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Aslanyan pulls guard successfully.
Aslanyan keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Aslanyan wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aslanyan seems keen to control Oliveira's posture.
Aslanyan throwing short punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Aslanyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Aslanyan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Oliveira, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Aslanyan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Aslanyan manages to break the clinch.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Aslanyan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Aslanyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Aslanyan.#TD2#
Aslanyan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.#ES#
Oliveira is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcos Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira tries to stall but Aslanyan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Oliveira wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Aslanyan has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Aslanyan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aslanyan misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Oliveira gets tackled into the cage by Aslanyan. Aslanyan maintains the clinch.
Oliveira is looking to take this one to the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD2#
Aslanyan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
Aslanyan postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Aslanyan pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Aslanyan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Aslanyan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Aslanyan is continuing to stall.
Aslanyan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Aslanyan postures up.
Oliveira wants to control the position but Aslanyan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T3#
Oliveira trying to control here.
Aslanyan controlling the pace.
Oliveira is trying to maintain the position but Aslanyan is very close to passing his half guard.
Aslanyan working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Aslanyan stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliveira throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Aslanyan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliveira to the ground. Aslanyan is now in Oliveira's guard.
Aslanyan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aslanyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aslanyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aslanyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marcos Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arthur Aslanyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Aslanyan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arthur Aslanyan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aslanyan 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arthur Aslanyan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Drapeau shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Oliveira fails with the takedown#CL#
and Drapeau counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Drapeau ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Drapeau no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drapeau is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Drapeau holds on and takes a little breather.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Drapeau is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drapeau pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira postures up in Drapeau's guard and throws a big left but Drapeau blocks it. #T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Drapeau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drapeau managing to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drapeau dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Drapeau's head and hops out.
Drapeau shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drapeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drapeau stuffs the takedown.
Drapeau stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Drapeau clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.
Drapeau tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Oliveira smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Drapeau clinches. #T2#
Drapeau gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliveira letting Drapeau take a breather here.#TD#
Drapeau pulls Oliveira into guard.
Oliveira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Drapeau is proving hard to escape from.
Drapeau controlling the position.
Oliveira passes into half guard.
Drapeau trying to get back to full guard but Oliveira takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#T3#
Drapeau is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Drapeau is looking to improve his position but Oliveira isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira with the ground and pound from mount.
Oliveira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Drapeau regains half guard.
Oliveira works his way into full mount! #T4#
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Drapeau really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcos Oliveira will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Drapeau darts in and clinches Oliveira up against the cage.
Oliveira is pressed up against the cage. Drapeau 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 tries to clinch but Drapeau is having none of it.
Drapeau tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliveira defends well and Drapeau ends up having to push Oliveira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Drapeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drapeau.
Drapeau fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drapeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira goes for a takedown attempt but Drapeau pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Drapeau instigates a clinch. #T1#
Drapeau tries to score a body lock takedown but Oliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Drapeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Drapeau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Drapeau fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nate Drapeau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Drapeau shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drapeau circles away.
Drapeau tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Drapeau circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drapeau scores with a nice right hand.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Drapeau sprawls well.
Drapeau fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL#
Drapeau moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Drapeau is stalling here.
#TD#
Drapeau jumps into guard, dragging Oliveira to the mat.
#T3#
Drapeau looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira trying to control but Drapeau is working from the bottom.
Drapeau wants to control the position but Oliveira says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Drapeau trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Drapeau.
Marcos Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Drapeau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Drapeau wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Drapeau trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drapeau keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Drapeau dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Oliveira throws a body shot but no joy.
Drapeau shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a low kick, right behind Drapeau 's knee.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Drapeau.
Drapeau leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Drapeau moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Drapeau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliveira is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nate Drapeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drapeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Drapeau lands a body punch. #T1#
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Drapeau turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Drapeau breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Drapeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oliveira is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Drapeau wants a takedown.
#TD#
Drapeau pulls Oliveira into guard.
Drapeau knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Drapeau keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Drapeau wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES#
Drapeau wriggles free and stands up.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Drapeau doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Drapeau as Oliveira shoots in.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Drapeau counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Drapeau.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The referee calls for Drapeau to work.
Drapeau stalling.
#T3##BC#
Drapeau's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drapeau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drapeau.
Nate Drapeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Drapeau stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Drapeau is looking for a counter combo.
Drapeau looks to land a combination but Oliveira avoids it well.
Drapeau shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Oliveira throws a right hand that Drapeau ducks under and follows up with a left that Drapeau also avoids with ease.
Drapeau tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Drapeau shoots in and bounces Oliveira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Drapeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Drapeau postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drapeau in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira is trying to keep Drapeau in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Drapeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drapeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Drapeau!
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