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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
#R1# Mangold connects with an inside leg kick. Oliveira lands a jab to Mangold's midsection. Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Oliveira lands a slapping body shot.
Mangold has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight. Nice shot by Oliveira. Oliveira feints a jab promting Mangold to slip. Oliveira then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mangold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Oliveira scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mangold in his tracks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mangold looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Mangold is looking to land body kicks. Mangold tries a low kick but Oliveira avoids it. Oliveira looks for a takedown but Mangold sprawls well. Mangold getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1# Oliveira lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Oliveira scores with a punch to the head. Mangold takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown but Mangold sprawls well. He's pushed Oliveira's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Oliveira lands a jab. Oliveira catches Mangold with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Mangold misses with a kick to the body.
Mangold with a nice cross. Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oliveira ducks right into an uppercut from Mangold. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Mangold lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Oliveira cracks Mangold with a right hand to the side of the head. Oliveira wants to clinch.#T2# Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Mangold, which made it look bad. Chest Mangold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2# Oliveira closes the distance and clinches. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Mangold shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it. Oliveira jumps guard but Mangold turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3# Mangold lands with a right to the head. Oliveira makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mangold has a couple of punches blocked by Oliveira.
Mangold blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside. Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mangold smiles and moves away.
#CL2# Oliveira moves into the clinch successfully.
Mangold scores with a nice hook to the head. Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Mangold scores with an uppercut up the middle. Oliveira changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mangold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mangold chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mangold defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand. Mangold thinks about countering with a body kick. Oliveira is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mangold had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T4# Mangold takes a shot right to the bread basket. Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira misses with a hook. Mangold ducked under it nicely. Mangold was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Oliveira misses with a double 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! Mangold keeps Oliveira at a distance using the push kick. Oliveira fails with the takedown. A little feinted left hand from Mangold on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. A telegraphed right hand from Mangold misses the target. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Oliveira! But no joy. Mangold moves out of range of the strikes. Oliveira tries to bum rush Mangold with a series of wild strikes but Mangold uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Oliveira scores with a hook to the body. Mangold takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Oliveira scores with a nice strike. Oliveira scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2# Mangold takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Mangold swinging wildly here.
Mangold misses with a straight left. Oliveira keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Mangold circles away easily and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2# Oliveira moves into range and clinches up with Mangold. Oliveira working aggressively here.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Oliveira wants to break free but Mangold has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land. A quick uppercut on the inside from Mangold. Mangold misses with a hook to the ribs.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Mangold on the inside. Mangold lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!#T1# A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold. Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Mangold finish him? Mangold working some nice short punches in the clinch. Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Mangold creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Oliveira with a big uppercut! Oliveira tries to clinch up but Mangold pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira covers up and Mangold unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chest Mangold! During a confident post fight interview, Chest Mangold thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Bellicose XLII
Date: Apr 15, 2023 |
#R1# East tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from East. Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
East lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Oliveira's hands are dropping dangerously low here and East connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Oliveira scrambles back to his feet. Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. East cracks Oliveira with an open hand slap. East ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away. Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
East throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it. Oliveira connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira tries to clinch but East moves out of range. Oliveira misses the body punch and East counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from East. Good shot there 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 darts in trying to clinch and East counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1# Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before East has time to react. Oliveira throws a body punch but East moves out of range. Oliveira lands with a cross. Adam East is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oliveira connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Oliveira has a takedown stuffed. Oliveira fails to land with a series of punches.
East was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Oliveira misses with a wild body shot. Oliveira lands the left hand. A left lands for East. East staying out of range there. As Oliveira looks to move away, East throws a big counter combo but Oliveira just gets out of the way.#T2##TD2# Oliveira shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. East manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oliveira forces his way into half guard. Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. East keeps control of the position for the meantime. Oliveira trying to control the action but East is working from the bottom. #T3# Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action. East is looking to improve his position.
East trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira is keen to just control but East is a slippery customer. Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but East is holding on for dear life with his legs. Oliveira wants to control but East is keeping him busy. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. East on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if East tries to get out of the position.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but East moves away. East displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab. It looked like East wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oliveira missing with a left hand there. East was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2# Oliveira moves into the clinch. Oliveira tries to break free but East pushes him back against the cage. Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
Oliveira blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
East throws a head punch that misses. East working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Oliveira leaning against his opponent.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
East scores with a hook to the body. Oliveira taking a breather. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Oliveira lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Oliveira misses with a double jab
and East counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but East circles away. East cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs. East scores with a jab. Oliveira acknowledges it with a nod of the head. East drops Oliveira with a big left hand! Oliveira is injured, injured bad! East jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam East! Adam East seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose XXXIV
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1# Drozd slips under a jab from Oliveira. Drozd throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Drozd throws a head kick that misses. Drozd misses with a double jab.
Drozd cracks Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Drozd lands a head kick!
A head kick misses from Drozd. Drozd misses with a combination
and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand. Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2# Oliveira gets the takedown into side control. Drozd explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drozd swats him away and circles back towards the center. Oliveira avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Drozd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drozd. Drozd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Oliveira moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Drozd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Drozd sets himself, and Oliveira steps forward looking for the clinch! Drozd avoids it this time. Drozd fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1# No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drozd defends it nicely. Oliveira thuds a left hand into Drozd's body. A combination from Oliveira does no damage. Drozd looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Drozd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drozd swats him away and circles back towards the center. Drozd is looking to counter with head kicks. Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Drozd.
Drozd lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oliveira moves in looking to clinch but Drozd pushes him off. Oliveira connects with a single shot there. Miroslav Drozd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drozd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Oliveira misses with a hook. Drozd ducked under it nicely. Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD2# Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drozd napping and manages to drive through into side control! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Drozd is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T2# Drozd wants to get back to his feet. Oliveira trying to control the position but Drozd is working away. #SUB2# Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drozd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Oliveira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Drozd!#T3# Drozd is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action. Oliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully. Oliveira wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drozd is looking to escape. #SUB2# Oliveira moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Drozd has worked his arm free - good work by Drozd!
Oliveira trying to control the action but Drozd is working from the bottom. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Oliveira prevents Drozd from escaping the position. Drozd regains half guard there - taking advantage of Oliveira's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Oliveira is looking to stall here but Drozd recovers full guard. Drozd can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Miroslav Drozd will probably get the nod. That's time! Drozd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2# Drozd misses with a looping right. Oliveira looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Good standup being displayed there by Drozd as he connects with a hook. A jab from Drozd misses. Drozd throws a lazy uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut. Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drozd. Miroslav Drozd is winning the standup battle so far. Oliveira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Drozd cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Drozd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Drozd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2# Drozd tries to sprawl but Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard. Drozd scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oliveira manages to mount him!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time. Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2# Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Drozd defends it well. #T1# Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Drozd is looking to escape. #SUB2# Oliveira goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Drozd is on top in guard.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drozd is one step ahead there. Drozd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Drozd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2# Drozd wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB# Renato Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far. Drozd being controlled here, momentarily. Oliveira advances to half guard. Drozd wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2# Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Drozd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Drozd won't allow it. Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Drozd is working away. #T3# Drozd is trying to stand back up but Oliveira is controlling him
#SUB2# Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Drozd has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2# Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Drozd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2# Oliveira is working for a kimura but Drozd is defending it quite comfortably.
Drozd wants to get back to his feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Drozd trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SUB2# Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Oliveira is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Drozd reverses the position - he's now on top in Oliveira's guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Drozd would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Renato Oliveira will probably get the nod - 10:9. 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 avoids the head kick by Drozd.
Oliveira misses with a looping right.#TD2# Oliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drozd on his heels. He'll look to pass Drozd's guard now, I'm sure. Oliveira looking to pass the guard. Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2# Oliveira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Drozd dives on top into guard.#REVR##SU# Drozd stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him. Drozd throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Drozd saw that one coming. Drozd throws a head kick that misses. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Drozd feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Drozd jabs Oliveira to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1# Oliveira lands with a good body shot. Miroslav Drozd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Drozd's head. Oliveira avoids the body shot from Drozd.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook. Oliveira avoids a kick to the body.
Drozd takes a shot right to the bread basket. A punch combination from Oliveira misses. Drozd throws a front kick aimed at Oliveira's knee but Oliveira avoids it well. Oliveira scores with a sloppy right hand. Drozd should have avoided that one. #TD2# Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Drozd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Oliveira stops Drozd from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira trying to control from Drozd's half guard. Drozd has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Drozd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2# Drozd keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. Drozd wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Oliveira wants to control from the top but Drozd keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Drozd tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. A head kick from Drozd lands but Oliveira takes it in his stride. Drozd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Drozd's head. Drozd's corner calls for a 1-2. Drozd obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3##CL2# Oliveira gets a clinch. Oliveira jumps guard but Drozd turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Drozd misses with a knee to the head. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Drozd forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Drozd missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira tries to land knees in the clinch but Drozd avoids the damage to the body. Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miroslav Drozd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Oliveira jumps guard but Drozd stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Drozd looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Drozd lands with a short shot to the head. Drozd lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira. Drozd with a knee to the head.
Drozd taking a breather. Drozd unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Drozd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Oliveira on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drozd misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Drozd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now. Drozd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Oliveira is defending well for now. Drozd looking to slow down the pace here. Drozd working Oliveira over with knees to the body. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Drozd has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Oliveira jumps guard and drags Drozd to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Drozd wants to get up but he can't break Oliveira's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Oliveira is trying to keep Drozd in close.
Drozd trying to stand up but can't free himself from Oliveira's guard.
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 Miroslav Drozd. I think Drozd 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:29 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
Bellicose XXII
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
#R1# Oliveira stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Nice uppercut there from Ratt. Oliveira lunges at Ratt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ratt's hand. Ratt swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Ratt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Ratt bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Oliveira's head backwards. Oliveira lands with a hook. Ratt tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ratt lands a nice shot to the body.
Ratt looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely. Ratt connects with a right hand. Oliveira shakes it off. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Oliveira throws a shot from downtown. Ratt moves away and avoids it. Wilbur Ratt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Oliveira takes a little break here. Ratt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well. Ratt tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it. Ratt is letting Oliveira control him for a moment. #T1# Ratt can't do much from the bottom here. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Ratt prevents Oliveira from moving into mount. Ratt struggling a bit here.#SUB# Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Ratt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Oliveira controls the position. Oliveira trying to control the action but Ratt is working 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. Ratt can't do much from the bottom here. Ratt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Ratt manages to get back to half guard. Ratt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Oliveira moves nicely into side control. Ratt gets back to half guard. Oliveira is pressing down on Ratt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ratt is holding on for now. #T3# Ratt is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Ratt is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Oliveira works his foot free and advances to mount. Ratt is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira forces the positional change into back control. Oliveira trying to control momentarily.
#SUB# Ratt showing good submission defense here.
Ratt trying to control the action but Oliveira just sinks the hooks in. #T4# Ratt prevents Oliveira from getting a body triangle. Ratt is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Oliveira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Ratt tries to escape the position.
#SUB# Ratt is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Oliveira has the hooks in. Ratt is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Ratt fending off the submission attempt from Oliveira. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Renato Oliveira 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.#R2# Ratt connects with a looping right hand.
Oliveira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oliveira lands the left hand. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ratt as he jumps to the side. Ratt throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL# and Oliveira holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratt. A short right from Ratt on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Oliveira. Ratt lands a right hand. Still in the clinch, Ratt scores with a nice short uppercut. Ratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A short right from Ratt on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ratt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ratt to keep the fight standing. Ratt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1# Oliveira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ratt managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Ratt holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Ratt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Oliveira jumps guard but Ratt stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ratt. Ratt lands a shoulder strike. Ratt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Ratt controls his hands.
Ratt lands a left hand.
#BC2# Ratt manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Ratt throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range. Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ratt.
Ratt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Oliveira. #T2# Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Ratt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ratt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Oliveira's hands. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oliveira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! The crowd cheers as Oliveira lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ratt doesn't seem phased though. Ratt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking hook. Ratt 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. Ratt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ratt misses with a wild body shot. Wilbur Ratt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira. Oliveira misses with a hook. Ratt swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira. Ratt thows a left - swing and a miss! Wilbur Ratt seems to be getting the better of the standup. Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ratt.
Ratt throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range. Ratt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Ratt misses with a wild body shot. Ratt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away. Oliveira tries to clinch there but Ratt circles away.
#T3# Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ratt. Oliveira was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#TD# Oliveira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ratt's guard. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Ratt working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira trying to control but Ratt is working from the bottom. Ratt has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage. Ratt controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself. Ratt keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. Ratt keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T4# Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Ratt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Oliveira. Ratt lands a jab to the head.
Ratt ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. Nice uppercut lands for Ratt. That snapped Oliveira's head back.
Oliveira staying out of range there. This has been an exciting period of action! Ratt throws a hook to the side of Oliveira's head but Oliveira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Ratt takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses. Ratt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira. The fighters circling - Ratt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt - Ratt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Ratt jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wilbur Ratt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Ratt throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely. Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Ratt.#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked! Ratt connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Oliveira momentarily.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oliveira ducks into an uppercut from Ratt and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wilbur Ratt! Wilbur Ratt seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Bellicose VIII
Date: Dec 03, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely. Takeda seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. 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 moves to clinch but Takeda breaks away and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oliveira slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Takeda throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Takeda's shoulder, as Takeda tries to avoid the shot. Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Takeda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD# Takeda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Takeda drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliveira dives on top into guard.#REVB# The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Takeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Takeda looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takeda swivels though and keeps the full guard. Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1##SUB# Takeda working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
#SUB# Takeda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much. Takeda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Takeda keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB# Takeda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takeda not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB# Takeda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well. Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Takeda is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Takeda keeps moving. Oliveira looking to pass the guard. Takeda 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.#SUB# Takeda throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Takeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3# Takeda manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well. Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Oliveira controlling the action here. Oliveira is trying to control. Takeda wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Takeda is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Kaer Morhen, so we'll see if he gets out of it. Oliveira prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.#T4##SUB2# Oliveira jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Takeda is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Takeda and Oliveira has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB2# Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Oliveira tries to move into full mount but can't pass Takeda's legs. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. You can see the frustration on Takeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Oliveira tries for a kimura but Takeda is defending well. A lull in the action here as Oliveira stalls from top position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shingen Takeda 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.#R2# Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Takeda sizes up Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oliveira cracks Takeda with an open hand slap. Oliveira throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Takeda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliveira moves away. Oliveira misses with a hook
and Takeda connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD# Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Oliveira quickly recovers to half guard. Oliveira wants to get back to full guard. Oliveira is controlling Takeda's trapped leg to prevent Takeda from advancing to side control. Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Takeda's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Takeda's back! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Takeda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Takeda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.#T1# Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well. #SUB# Takeda is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takeda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB# Takeda looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Oliveira prevents Takeda from improving his position.#SUB2# Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Takeda is defending well.
Takeda wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Takeda makes his way to full guard, as Oliveira worked for a kimura.
Oliveira trying to control but Takeda is working from the bottom. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB# Takeda working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Takeda working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Takeda is trying to work for a sweep but Oliveira has mounted him! Takeda tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.#SUB2# Oliveira jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Takeda manages to avoid the submission attempt. Oliveira tries to move to full mount but Takeda actually manages to regain half guard. #T3# Still in half guard, Oliveira seems content to control.#SUB# Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Takeda is defending well. #SUB# Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Takeda defending well. Takeda tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg. #T4# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Takeda trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Takeda gets full guard.#SUB# Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takeda 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. Takeda keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. Oliveira passes Takeda's right leg, so he's now in half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Takeda actively working from the bottom here. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Shingen Takeda will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Takeda as he jumps to the side. #TD2# Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Takeda napping and manages to drive through into side control! Takeda gets back to half guard. Takeda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Takeda trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira wants to take a breather but Takeda is having none of it. Takeda tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2# Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Renato Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far. Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Takeda defends it. Oliveira is still trying to improve position.#SUB# Takeda actively working from the bottom here. Takeda is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Takeda actively working from the bottom here. Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Takeda is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #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. Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takeda haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2# Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takeda doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira. Takeda gets full guard. Oliveira is pushing down on Takeda's leg trying to pass to half guard. Takeda is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB# Takeda looking for submissions off his back. Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Takeda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Shingen Takeda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3# Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Takeda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Takeda is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard. Renato Oliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2# Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeda is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold. Takeda wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Takeda is holding on to half guard well.#T4# 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. Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Takeda defends it. Takeda is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Oliveira thuds a left hand into Takeda's body. Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Takeda moved out of range nicely. Takeda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takeda is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Takeda circles away and we're back to standing. It looked like Takeda was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliveira.
And that's the end of the fight! Renato Oliveira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Takeda 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:30 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
LAFC 51
Date: Sep 03, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira looks to land a combination. Altena sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Altena moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Altena does a little dance to reset his feet. Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Altena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat. The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Altena scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Oliveira misses with a left hand and Altena counters with a body kick. Altena fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Altena lands a really nice looking cross but Oliveira seems unphased.
Altena throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Oliveira stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Oliveira clinches up with Altena and pushes him back against the cage. Oliveira misses with a hook from the clinch. Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside. Oliveira prevents a body shot from Altena. Altena scores with a shot to the side of Oliveira's head. #TD2# Oliveira pulls guard. #T1# Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Altena manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##ES# Altena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Altena. Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Altena moved out of range nicely. Altena lands with a thumping leg kick.
Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Oliveira takes one to the side of the head.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Altena tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Altena to the ground. Altena escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. 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! Altena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Altena lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2# Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Altena letting Oliveira take a breather here. Altena lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards. #T2# Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Altena has him pressed against the cage. Oliveira wants to get back to striking at distance but Altena won't allow it.
Altena scores a nice knee to the body.
Oliveira trying to stall but Altena improves his position.
Oliveira swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC# Altena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Altena avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Altena drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Oliveira connects with a right hand. Altena shakes it off. Altena staying out of range there. Altena keeps the fight on the outside. Oliveira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Altena sees it coming and avoids it easily. Altena lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Altena misses with the combination.
Oliveira appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2# Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Altena in a clinch.
Altena working aggressively here.
#T3# Altena avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
#TD2# Oliveira is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Altena can't fight it off and eventually Oliveira manages to take the fight to the floor. Altena looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Altena pushes Oliveira off and gets back to his feet.
Altena throws out a powerful jab. Oliveira misses with a wild body shot. No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oliveira wants to clinch. A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Altena does a little dance to reset his feet. Altena looks to land a combination. Oliveira sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Altena ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Altena scores with a punch to the head.#T4# Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Altena fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Oliveira is out of range. Oliveira is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Altena with a body shot. Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Altena. Oliveira avoids a punch combination nicely.
Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ruud Altena is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2# Oliveira is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Altena's half guard.#SUB2# Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Altena sees it coming and defends easily. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard. Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Altena is defending the position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2# Altena lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've been told by Altena's head coaches at Rough House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Altena misses with the combination.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Altena. Altena avoids a punch combination nicely.
Altena tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Altena. As Altena backs off Oliveira throws a huge counter combo but Altena manages to avoid it all. Ruud Altena is winning the standup battle so far. Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Altena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2# Oliveira gets a clinch. Altena lands a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Altena looking to throw knees to the head but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Altena tries to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling the position. #BC# Altena manages to break the clinch.
Altena ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. Altena cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Altena is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around? Altena lands the left hand.#T1# Oliveira misses with an uppercut. A looping hook to the body misses from Altena. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet. Altena cracks Oliveira with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL# Altena clinches up against the cage. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira. Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Altena lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Altena lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC# Altena breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Altena with a body punch. A glancing blow. Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira misses with a looping left. Altena throws a sloppy head kick and Oliveira moves out of range easily. Oliveira lands a head shot. Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. As Oliveira backs away, Altena returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Altena takes one to the chin there.#T2# Oliveira avoids the body shot from Altena.
Altena throws a nice outside leg kick. Altena is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Altena tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Oliveira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Altena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Oliveira paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Oliveira tries to clinch but Altena moves out of range. Oliveira throws a hook but Altena blocks it. Oliveira catches Altena with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Altena lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altena manages to avoid it. Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Altena moves away. Altena keeps the fight on the outside. Altena tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira shoots in but no luck this time. Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing. #T3##CL# Altena takes the fight into the clinch. Knees to the body from Altena.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.#BC# Altena manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Altena. Altena moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off. Altena scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL# Altena gets in close and instigates a clinch. Altena working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Altena has him pressed against the cage. Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Altena forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Oliveira taking a breather. Knees in the clinch landing for Altena.
#BC# Altena breaks the clinch.
Oliveira 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. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Altena lands an overhand right. Altena connects with the punch.#T4# Oliveira throws a right hand that Altena ducks under and follows up with a left that Altena also avoids with ease. Altena throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Altena does it's job there. Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#Oliveira is rocked! Sloppy strikes from Oliveira. Those never looked like landing. Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Altena finish him? Altena drops Oliveira with a big left hand! Oliveira is injured, injured bad! Altena jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Altena! Ruud Altena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
LAFC 48
Date: Jul 30, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira throws a right hand that Hoglander ducks under and follows up with a left that Hoglander also avoids with ease. Nice straight punches there by Oliveira. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Oliveira. Oliveira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD# Hoglander gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Hoglander manages to retain guard. Hoglander trying to strike off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoglander keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoglander has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage. Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoglander swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hoglander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1# Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Oliveira thows a left - swing and a miss! Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hoglander counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hoglander misses with a looping left. Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Hoglander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Hoglander shows good takedown defense. Hoglander throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem. Hoglander loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch. Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoglander circles away quickly and effectively. Hoglander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoglander.
Hoglander looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2# Oliveira tries to clinch up and Hoglander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Hoglander jabs Oliveira right on the nose. Oliveira blinks but takes it well. Hoglander dodges the punch combination from Oliveira.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hoglander scores with a nice right hand.
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 hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoglander lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Hoglander keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Hoglander. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoglander. Oliveira misses the shot to the body. It seemed like Hoglander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Hoglander, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Hoglander against the cage but Hoglander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Hoglander slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Hoglander appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Hoglander jabbing away but nothing is landing. Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3# Oliveira misses with a hook
and Hoglander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oliveira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hoglander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Oliveira is rocked! Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Hoglander swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nils Hoglander! In his post fight interview, Nils Hoglander started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
LAFC 46
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Lima moved out of range. Oliveira scores with a nice strike. Oliveira fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've been hearing reports that Lima has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Lima on the wrong end of a nice jab. Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lima manages to avoid it. Lima takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima. Oliveira with a nice cross. Oliveira cracks Lima with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD# Lima gets a double leg takedown into Oliveira's guard. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lima slips nicely into half guard. Lima thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Oliveira is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet. Lima wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. Lima is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliveira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2# Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well. Lima wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lima looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Lima drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Lima off! Lima jumps back into Oliveira's guard. Lima postures up.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2# Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lima can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet. Oliveira managing to control the position. Lima trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. Lima with a flurry of punches that miss. Lima wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Oliveira fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lima on the side of the head.#T3# Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Lima is just out of range. Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Lima is out of range. Oliveira lands a nice hook to Lima's body. Lima takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2# Oliveira forces Lima back against the cage and clinches. Lima stalling against the cage.
#TD2# Lima is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lima to the mat. Lima regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB# Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Oliveira is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4# Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall. Lima is trying to control but Oliveira passes into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oliveira just content to control the position. Oliveira trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom. Oliveira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Lima is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action. Lima wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Oliveira throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lima. Lima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Oliveira.
Lima slips a straight right by Oliveira. Oliveira throws a series of punches but Lima avoids them all with ease. Oliveira throws the left hand but Lima avoids the punch easily. Oliveira lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lima takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL2# Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2# Oliveira jumps guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
#REVB# We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lima wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving. Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Oliveira preventing the sweep. #SUB# Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB# Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Oliveira slips nicely into half guard. Lima is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. Oliveira passes to side control. Oliveira in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2# Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Oliveira controls the position from side control.#T3# Lima gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2# Oliveira looking for a guillotine from mount but Lima is having none of it. Lima prevents Oliveira from taking his back. Lima is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lima is looking to escape. Lima wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4# Lima is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira mounts Lima! Really nice guard pass there! Lima really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira looking to control but Lima is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lima is controlling an arm, preventing Oliveira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2# Oliveira working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lima is looking to get to half guard. Lima gets back to half guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. 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 the combination.
Lima drops down looking for a counter takedown but Oliveira sprawls and moves away. Oliveira misses with a combination
#TD# and Lima counters with a takedown into side control. Lima tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs. Lima trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. Oliveira wants to control but Lima postures up. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lima in side control, just content to control the action for now. Lima trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Lima is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Lima thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Lima wants to take a breather but Oliveira manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lima. Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2# Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Lima won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. Lima throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2# Oliveira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Lima is defending well. Oliveira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Lima has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Oliveira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
LAFC 43
Date: May 21, 2022 |
#R1# Stepanovich leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Stepanovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Oliveira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliveira thinking. Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one. Stepanovich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Oliveira.
#TD2# Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Stepanovich's guard. Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#ES# Stepanovich wriggles free and stands up. Stepanovich slips a straight right by Oliveira. Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2# Stepanovich tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira. Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stepanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Stepanovich on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Oliveira lands a right hand. #T1# Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stepanovich. #TD2# Stepanovich is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stepanovich to the mat. Stepanovich regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Stepanovich scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed and Stepanovich counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Stepanovich lands a slapping body shot.
Oliveira scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Jab, jab by Stepanovich - just one landing. Stepanovich lunges at Oliveira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Oliveira's hand. Stepanovich bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Oliveira's head. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliveira. Oliveira tries for a takedown but Stepanovich circles away easily enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab. Oliveira slips under a jab. Oliveira walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2# Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich. Stepanovich misses with a straight left. Stepanovich digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oliveira lands with a good body shot. Oliveira with a poor takedown and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot. Stepanovich feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Stepanovich is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head. Stepanovich misses with a looping right. Oliveira tries to clinch up and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3# Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oliveira scores with a nice strike. Oliveira misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Stepanovich throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range. Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Stepanovich sprawls well. Oliveira misses with a takedown and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Oliveira moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes. Oliveira takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses. Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. Stepanovich is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Oliveira misses with a right hand and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!#TD2# Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Stepanovich is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Stepanovich tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4##ES# Stepanovich manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oliveira keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Stepanovich is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich lands a shoulder strike. #BC# Stepanovich manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Oliveira misses. Stepanovich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oliveira misses with a hook
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Stepanovich. Olenev Stepanovich is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Oliveira is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Stepanovich blocks a jab. A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2# Oliveira has his takedown stuffed letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand. Stepanovich throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range. Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira slips under a jab. Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Oliveira. Oliveira misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. Nice defenses there by Oliveira. Oliveira punishes Stepanovich's body with a nice straight punch. Nice straight punches there by Stepanovich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stepanovich. Oliveira misses with a hook
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira misses with a left hand letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand. Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stepanovich is looking to counter punch. Oliveira moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.#T1# Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stepanovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Stepanovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Stepanovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Oliveira throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily. Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliveira throws out the jab. Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Stepanovich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Stepanovich misses with the combination.
Oliveira now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though. A big right from Stepanovich misses. Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Oliveira misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.#T2##CL2# Stepanovich gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch. Stepanovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stepanovich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around? Stepanovich tries to work over Oliveira's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stepanovich. Stepanovich lands a shot to the body. Oliveira has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Oliveira tries to pull guard but Stepanovich holds him up against the cage and eventually Oliveira drops back down to his feet.
Oliveira has Stepanovich pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Stepanovich manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2# Oliveira manages to pull guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU# Stepanovich stands up and waves to Oliveira to follow him. #TD2# Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Stepanovich is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Oliveira has just dragged him back down to the mat. Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stepanovich keeps working. #SUB2# Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3# Stepanovich wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira drags him back down.#ES# Stepanovich throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Oliveira. A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet. Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. Oliveira is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent. Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stepanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Oliveira lands a jab to the nose. Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Stepanovich gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage. It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Oliveira misses with a few strikes there.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Oliveira looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich 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. Oliveira throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily. Oliveira misses with a wild body shot. The fighters circle momentarily. Stepanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2# Oliveira forces Stepanovich back against the cage and clinches. Stepanovich struggles to land a body shot inside as Oliveira controls his hands.
Oliveira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stepanovich is defending well for now. A head punch on the inside from Oliveira fails to land. Oliveira tries a body shot but Stepanovich blocks it.
Good body shot from Stepanovich.
Oliveira is breathing heavily. Oliveira blocks a body shot from Stepanovich. #BC# Stepanovich escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stepanovich lands a right hook to the body.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Oliveira's ribcage but misses. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Olenev Stepanovich dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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# Oliveira throws a right hand that misses
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. A big left from Oliveira misses. Stepanovich 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 takes a body punch but keeps moving. Oliveira misses with a right hand and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Stepanovich scores with a punch to the head. Stepanovich misses the shot to the body. Oliveira takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses. Oliveira lands with a cross. Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stepanovich circles away quickly and effectively. Stepanovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Olenev Stepanovich is winning the standup battle so far. Stepanovich slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely. An attempted straight right counter from Stepanovich misses the target. Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes. Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1# Oliveira misses with a takedown and Stepanovich counters with a left to the body. Oliveira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Oliveira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stepanovich defends it nicely. Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot. Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Stepanovich 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 misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Stepanovich shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. It looked like Stepanovich wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Olenev Stepanovich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Oliveira. Oliveira gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Stepanovich with a nice cross.#T2# Oliveira throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Oliveira throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely. Oliveira swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body. Oliveira misses with a body punch
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand. Oliveira is still on wobbly legs! Can Stepanovich finish him? This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut. Stepanovich jabs at Oliveira's body. Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Stepanovich counters with a big right hand! Oh Oliveira is in trouble here! Stepanovich follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Olenev Stepanovich! Our winner, Olenev Stepanovich, 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. |
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Event:
LAFC 39
Date: Apr 23, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Brankovic's head but Brankovic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Oliveira keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brankovic. Brankovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range. Oliveira with a nice cross. Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brankovic. Brankovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Oliveira misses. Brankovic keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Renato Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Oliveira moves into the clinch. Oliveira wants a takedown.
Brankovic lands an elbow that stopped Oliveira in his tracks for a moment. Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brankovic smiles and moves away.
Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
This has been an exciting period of action! Oliveira scores with a nice head shot.#T1# Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Brankovic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renato Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him. Oliveira fails to land the takedown. Brankovic thows a left - swing and a miss! Oliveira scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brankovic doesn't seem bothered though. Brankovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oliveira throws a one two combo.
Oliveira goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#ROC#Brankovic is rocked!#TD# Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Oliveira showed some decent athleticism there. Brankovic pushes Oliveira off but Oliveira dives into side control.
Brankovic is still in real trouble! Can Oliveira finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira advances to mount. #SUB# Brankovic has left one of his arms exposed and Oliveira doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Brankovic screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
LAFC 34
Date: Apr 02, 2022 |
#R1# Christoph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira misses with a body shot
and Christoph counters with a straight right hand. Oliveira darts in trying to clinch and Christoph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Oliveira looks to throw the jab but Christoph is out of range. Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christoph was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira. Oliveira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromChristoph. Christoph scores with a jab. Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges. Oliveira throws a predictable looking body shot
and Christoph counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Oliveira falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cynical Christoph! Cynical Christoph is the new lightweight champion! Cynical Christoph 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. |
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Event:
LAFC 26
Date: Feb 05, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Kilmeister moved out of range nicely. Kilmeister 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. Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kilmeister. A big right from Kilmeister misses. Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Kilmeister is just out of range. A little jabbing left from Kilmeister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Kilmeister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oliveira finds it's way round the side to connect with Kilmeister's head. Oliveira cracks Kilmeister with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Lemmy Kilmeister has been cut. We've been hearing reports that Oliveira has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Kilmeister slips under a jab from Oliveira. Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kilmeister throws out the jab. Kilmeister comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Oliveira slips a straight right by Kilmeister. Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Kilmeister. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kilmeister misses with a right hand #CL# and Oliveira counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Oliveira. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Oliveira lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kilmeister misses with some punches.
Oliveira looking for a takedown. Kilmeister working hard to break the clinch.#T1# Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilmeister controls his hands.
Kilmeister is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage. #BC2# Kilmeister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Oliveira lands a jab to the head.
#CL# Oliveira clinches up with Kilmeister and pushes him back against the cage.#TD# Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB# Oliveira pushes a forearm under Kilmeister's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kilmeister is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! Renato Oliveira retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
LAFC 21
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# Oliveira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Cassidy tries for a takedown but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Cassidy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Cassidy fails to land the takedown. Oliveira stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliveira wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orange Cassidy. That's going to take a lot out of him. Cassidy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cassidy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Cassidy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oliveira sprawls well. Oliveira wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cassidy gets slowly back to his feet. Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges. Oliveira looks to land a combination but Cassidy avoids it well. #TD# Cassidy looking to score a takedown here. Oliveira is defending well but Cassidy drives through and ends up in Oliveira's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2# Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cassidy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Oliveira can't keep his opponent in guard - Cassidy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1##SUB2# Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB# Cassidy seems to be looking for submissions.
Cassidy is trying to control. Oliveira wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Cassidy is controlling the pace.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Cassidy from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Oliveira has his foot on Cassidy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cassidy works his way back into a safe position though. Oliveira looking to control.
Cassidy trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. Cassidy looking to pass the guard. #SUB2# Oliveira looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Cassidy is defending well. Oliveira quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Cassidy has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Oliveira celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! Renato Oliveira is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
LAFC 16
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Lima moves into the clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Oliveira takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD# Lima ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lima no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily. Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Oliveira is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2# Oliveira is trying for a kimura here. Lima looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oliveira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
BMF 10- One Last Score
Date: Sep 06, 2021 |
#R1# Oliveira takes a shot right to the bread basket. Covington circles away from the clinch attempt and Covington counters with a nice kick to the body. Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2# Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Covington just misses with a elbow thrown towards Oliveira's brow. Covington lands a nice shot to the body. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC# Covington breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira tries to clinch but Covington moves out of range. Oliveira tries to clinch but Covington moves out of range. Oliveira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Covington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. A looping hook to the body misses from Covington. Oliveira does a little dance to reset his feet. Oliveira wants to counter with a clinch but Covington pushes him away.#CL2# Oliveira clinches with his opponent.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD2# Oliveira pulls Covington into guard.
#SUB# Covington thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Covington is pushing down on Oliveira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliveira is fighting to maintain full guard but Covington has managed to sneak the leg through. Covington trying to control the pace. #SUB2# Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily. #T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Covington throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely. #SUB2# Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Covington pulls his head out easily. Covington is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Covington works his way into full mount! Covington sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Covington has a good base and remains in mount. Covington punishing his opponent with strikes. Covington 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.#T2# Covington trying to control but he's not successful this time. Covington fails to take his opponent's back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Covington wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely. Oliveira is looking to get to half guard. Oliveira keeps trying to improve his position. Covington trying to control but Oliveira is having none of it. Oliveira can't escape the position.
Covington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape. Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliveira regains half guard.#T3##SUB# Covington is trying for a kimura here. Oliveira looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Covington wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Everett Covington! Everett Covington is the new lightweight champion! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Everett Covington made sure he mentioned Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $110 160q Rec&St, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
BMF 3 - Open The Vault
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Oliveira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kos, pushing him back against the cage.#TD# Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB# Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kos defends well. Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB# Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kos is aware though and is defending well. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Oliveira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Kos has his hands clasped together but Oliveira extends and breaks Kos's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1##CL# Oliveira darts in and clinches Dent up against the cage. Dent is trying to break the clinch but Oliveira is controlling him. Oliveira has Dent pressed against the cage, preventing Dent from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Oliveira effectively controlling the action here. Dent wants to get back to striking at distance but Oliveira won't allow it.
Oliveira'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.#TD# Oliveira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dent uses from the top position. #SUB# Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Oliveira is tightening it up a little... Dent has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dent reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dent taps out! Nice BJJ there by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# Oliveira moves into the clinch. Oliveira effectively controlling the action here. Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Takeshi has him pressed against the cage.#TD2# Oliveira jumps guard and drags Takeshi to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB2# Oliveira has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Takeshi should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Oliveira has tightened it up now! Takeshi should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2# Oliveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Taku throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Oliveira's body to avoid the submission. Oliveira has instead reached around Taku's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Oliveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Oliveira closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ozdoba did well to prevent Oliveira getting side control.#SUB# Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Oliveira is trying for a kimura here. Ozdoba looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oliveira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renato Oliveira! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##TD2# Slam shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Oliveira manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Slam is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him. #SUB# Oliveira is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Slam rolls with it to try and escape but Oliveira cranks on the arm and Slam is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Renato Oliveira! |
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