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Event:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Oliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mesido tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira is in Mesido's guard.
Oliveira stops Mesido from standing up.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Mesido keeps moving.
Oliveira won't allow Mesido to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Our spies down at at XXX inform us that Mesido has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oliveira stops Mesido from standing up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mesido is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mesido keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira trying to control but Mesido is working from the bottom.
Mesido wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesido is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Mesido tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mesido manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD#
Oliveira throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mesido was covering up waiting for the punch and Oliveira finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mesido wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mesido manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Oliveira looking to control but Mesido passes into half guard.
Oliveira trying to hold on to Mesido's head to control him but Mesido postures up.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Mesido has latched onto it... Big trouble! Mesido pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Oliveira is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Mesido!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Otavio Mesido! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1000 Round 2
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Oliveira was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Oliveira grinds an elbow into AB's temple.
AB is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but AB is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
AB is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but AB is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T1#
AB throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
AB is looking to improve his position.
AB keeps control of the position for the meantime.
AB on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if AB tries to get out of the position.
Oliveira wants to control but AB is keeping him busy.
AB works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
AB thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Oliveira trying to control but AB is working from the bottom.
AB is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but AB keeps moving.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
AB throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Oliveira 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.
AB is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
AB managing to control the position.
AB 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.#T3#
AB keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
AB 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.
AB throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AB lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T4#
AB keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing AB from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
AB is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.
AB postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
AB cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
AB with a flurry of punches that miss.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
AB trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
AB postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but AB sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
AB with a nice cross.
AB dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on AB's head and hops out.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Oliveira darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
AB trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
AB has hold of Oliveira's hands but Oliveira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
Oliveira tries to roll but AB sticks to his back.
AB is looking to finish with some ground and pound!#T1#
The referee is taking a good look at Oliveira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from AB!
Oliveira covers up after that shot from AB.
Oliveira trying to control the hands but AB won't let him.
Oliveira is taking damage to the body and head.
Oliveira prevents AB from getting a body triangle.
Can Oliveira hold on?! AB is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oliveira is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T2#
Oliveira takes a big shot to the side of the head.
AB landing with strikes.
Oliveira tries to escape but AB has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
AB lands a shot to the body.
The referee is taking a good look at Oliveira as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from AB!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Can Oliveira hold on?! AB is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Oliveira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with AB. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oliveira is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but AB is staying active.#T3#
Oliveira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
AB lands a shot to the body.
AB lands an elbow to the side of the head.
AB scores with punches and elbows.
AB scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
AB scores with strikes from the back.
AB trying to control.#T4#
AB gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Oliveira staying busy and making it hard for AB to control.
AB softening up his opponent with strikes here.
AB lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
AB is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
AB has the hooks in. Oliveira is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
AB lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira covers up after that shot from AB.
AB trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
AB 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.
Oliveira trying to control the position but AB manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Project AB dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
AB goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Oliveira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
AB tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten AB somewhat.
Oliveira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
AB misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from AB enables Oliveira to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. AB manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
AB thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
AB manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
AB wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
AB lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as AB accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
AB content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
AB is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira is trying to keep AB in close.
AB lands a couple of digs.
AB trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
AB postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
AB trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
AB working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Project AB overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
AB throws a big elbow that misses.
AB with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
AB missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
AB throws a big elbow that misses.
AB distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira controls AB momentarily but AB frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
AB throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but AB postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
AB in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
AB works over Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
AB scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira controls AB momentarily but AB frees himself.
AB is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira looking to control.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from AB.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Oliveira enables AB to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Oliveira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira looking to control.
AB lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
AB working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.#T4#
AB chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
AB content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
AB trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
AB stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
AB controlling from the top position.
AB scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but AB is proving a slippery customer.
Thiago Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Project AB is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
AB postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Project AB showed his dominance in that final round.
Well AB 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 for Project AB!
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Project AB!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Project AB!
Project AB wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1000 Round 1
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira lands with a straight right. Sayeran didn't see that one coming.
Sayeran dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Good shot there by Oliveira.
Nice takedown defense from Oliveira. No joy for Sayeran on that attempt. #TD2#
Oliveira throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sayeran tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira is in Sayeran's guard.
Sayeran is adopting a defensive guard.
Sayeran continues to stall.
Sayeran really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Sayeran.
Sayeran manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Sayeran working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Sayeran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sayeran in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sayeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayeran is one step ahead there.
Sayeran landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sayeran. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sayeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayeran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sayeran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Sayeran stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Sayeran throws a big elbow that misses.
Sayeran will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sayeran trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sayeran distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sayeran postures up.
Sayeran is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sayeran throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sayeran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Sayeran slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Sayeran controlling him for the moment.
Sayeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sayeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Sayeran landing with the ground and pound.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Sayeran lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sayeran accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sayeran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sayeran is one step ahead there.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Sayeran slips an elbow through the middle.
Sayeran chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sayeran lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sayeran postures up.
Sayeran 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.
Sayeran passes into half guard.
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.
Nice strikes from Sayeran there. #T4#
Sayeran scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sayeran 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.
Sayeran is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Sayeran is controlling well.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sayeran 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.
Sayeran is nestled in close to Oliveira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sayeran drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayeran is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sayeran landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sayeran scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sayeran 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.
Sayeran 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mahmoud Sayeran dominated that round.
That's time! Sayeran's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sayeran shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayeran misses with a takedown attempt - Oliveira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Oliveira cracks a nice hook into Sayeran's ribs.
Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sayeran is defended easily by Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Sayeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayeran looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Sayeran. Sayeran gets slowly back to his feet.
Sayeran fails with the takedown.#T1#
Sayeran fails with the takedown
and Oliveira counters with a three punch combo that has Sayeran backing up. Sayeran nods at Oliveira to acknowledge the strikes.#TD2#
Oliveira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sayeran quickly recovers to half guard.
Sayeran is trying to control but can't.
Sayeran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sayeran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Mahmoud Sayeran overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sayeran keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Sayeran is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Sayeran has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sayeran is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Sayeran with a nice head shot there.
Sayeran throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sayeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sayeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sayeran content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sayeran loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Sayeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sayeran keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Sayeran defends easily.
Oliveira looking to control.
Sayeran scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sayeran landing some decent shots from guard.
Sayeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sayeran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Sayeran cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
Sayeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sayeran landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Sayeran is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sayeran stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sayeran makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sayeran working some strikes from top position.
Sayeran prevents Oliveira from getting back to his feet.
Sayeran chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sayeran postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sayeran postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sayeran scoring with punches to the head and body.
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 Mahmoud Sayeran will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sayeran.
A little jabbing left from Oliveira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Oliveira scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oliveira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sayeran has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sayeran shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Sayeran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mahmoud Sayeran. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayeran closes the distance and clinches up with Oliveira, looking for a takedown. Sayeran pushes Oliveira against the cage but Oliveira circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira misses with a wild combination.
Sayeran shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sayeran's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sayeran shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sayeran gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Oliveira swinging wildly here.
Sayeran tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sayeran somewhat.
Oliveira is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sayeran takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big right from Oliveira misses.
Sayeran drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliveira sprawls and moves away.
Mahmoud Sayeran is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Sayeran avoids them all with ease.
Sayeran tries to counter with a takedown but Oliveira is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Oliveira.
No luck for Sayeran with that takedown attempt.
Sayeran shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Oliveira as he avoids it easily.
Thiago Oliveira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
#T2#
Sayeran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Sayeran manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sayeran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sayeran tries to counter with a takedown but Oliveira is quick to defend against it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sayeran goes for a double leg but Oliveira avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Oliveira continues to drive forward.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Sayeran changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Sayeran 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 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 scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mahmoud Sayeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sayeran shoots in for a takedown but Oliveira shows good takedown defense.
Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Sayeran shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Sayeran's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Oliveira misses the target.
Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Sayeran shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oliveira but Oliveira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sayeran shoots and misses
and Oliveira counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sayeran shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sayeran. #TD#
Sayeran closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sayeran lands an elbow.
Sayeran lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oliveira down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sayeran misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sayeran wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sayeran working away.
Sayeran landing strikes.
Sayeran scores with a couple of short elbows.#T4#
Sayeran lands some shots froms side control.
Oliveira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira keeps trying to improve his position.
Sayeran cracks Oliveira with a big right hand but Oliveira just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sayeran cracks Oliveira with a big elbow.
Sayeran lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sayeran working away.
Oliveira takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mahmoud Sayeran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sayeran looks up at the clock and then as Oliveira takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sayeran smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sayeran 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Thiago Oliveira!
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight for Thiago Oliveira!
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight for Thiago Oliveira!
Thiago Oliveira wins by unanimous decision! |
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