Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 385: Kostov v Burgess
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Thorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Thorn misses.
A shot to the liver by Thorn. Beautiful body shot.
Oliveira slips a straight right by Thorn.
Oliveira is looking to counter the offense by Thorn and move into the clinch.
Thorn missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Oliveira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Thorn struggling a bit here.
Thorn trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira with the ground and pound but Thorn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Thorn moves into full guard.
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Thorn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Thorn!#REVB##T1#
Thorn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thorn wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Thorn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira has control of Thorn's left arm, preventing Thorn from doing any damage.
Thorn slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thorn is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thorn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira moves forwards but Thorn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thorn throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Thorn misses.
Oliveira blocks a jab.#T3#
Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes.
Thorn misses the jab.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira slips a jab from Thorn.
Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Oliveira walks into a jab.
Thorn throws a hook but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Oliveira.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Thorn throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Thorn won't be happy with that.

Thorn throws Oliveira to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Thorn shows good takedown defense.
Thorn doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thorn.
Thorn throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Thorn is not content to let Oliveira control the position.#T4#
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Oliveira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thorn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Thorn is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thorn has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Thorn.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Shinobi Martial Arts & Ninjutsu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Thorn taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Thorn dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Thorn misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn looks to land a right hand but Oliveira moved out of range.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Thorn avoids it well and moves away.
Thorn misses with a looping left.
Thorn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorn wants it to stay on the feet.
Thorn connects with a single shot there.
Thorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Oliveira.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Thorn throws a hook but Oliveira avoids it easily.
A big right from Thorn misses.
Oliveira wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorn cracks Oliveira on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Oliveira falls backwards against the cage. Thorn follows up with more strikes that drop Oliveira to his knees. Thorn keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Oliveira! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!

Event: UCF 90: Fantastico v Belmiro
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Paulsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Oliveira was well out of range. Poor timing from Paulsen.
Paulsen throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira moves out of range as Paulsen strikes.
A jab from Paulsen misses.
Oliveira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Paulsen dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!#TD#
Oliveira fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Paulsen sprawls well initially but Oliveira persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Paulsen dodges it nicely.
Paulsen wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Paulsen is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Paulsen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Paulsen is trying to stand.
Oliveira moves nicely into side control.
Paulsen 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.
Oliveira tries to score with some ground and pound. Paulsen controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Paulsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oliveira. #T2#
Oliveira wants to control but Paulsen is keeping him busy.
Paulsen is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira scores with punches from side control.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paulsen to see if he's OK.
Oliveira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oliveira throws a strike aimed at the side of Paulsen's head but Paulsen avoids it well.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Paulsen is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Paulsen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.#T3#
Oliveira throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paulsen works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Paulsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paulsen seems keen to control Oliveira's posture.
Paulsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Paulsen.
Paulsen has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Paulsen keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira works over Paulsen with some ground and pound from guard.
Oliveira 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.
Paulsen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Paulsen wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Paulsen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diablo Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Paulsen misses with a right hand #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a single leg into guard. Paulsen didn't expect that.
Paulsen has Oliveira pulled in close to control his posture.
Paulsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Paulsen wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Paulsen has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
Diablo Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulsen is keeping the position for now.
Paulsen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Paulsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Paulsen, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Paulsen against the cage but Paulsen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Paulsen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Paulsen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paulsen can do to turn this around?
Oliveira takes one on the button.#TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Paulsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Paulsen is looking to get back to his feet here but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's managed to take Paulsen's back.
Oliveira misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oliveira gets his hands free as Paulsen looks to control.
Oliveira thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Oliveira connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Paulsen to escape the position.
Oliveira is trying to stick to Paulsen's back but Paulsen is turning into Oliveira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oliveira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Paulsen.
Oliveira has Paulsen pulled in close to control his posture.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Paulsen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paulsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paulsen has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira stands and throws Paulsen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliveira working away.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Paulsen manages to get back to half guard.
Paulsen controlling the position for now.
Paulsen is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Paulsen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Paulsen tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira winds up and cracks Paulsen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diablo Oliveira dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Paulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulsen sprawls and moves away.
Paulsen jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Oliveira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Paulsen to the ground. Oliveira is now in Paulsen's guard.
Paulsen is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paulsen looking to control.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Oliveira throwing strikes from guard but Paulsen blocks nicely.
Oliveira stands up over Paulsen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Paulsen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Paulsen is retaining full guard.
Paulsen wants to stand and escape but Oliveira is having none of it.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Paulsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Berni Paulsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Oliveira throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira won't allow Paulsen to sweep him here.
Paulsen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Paulsen misses with an uppercut.
Oliveira drops down looking for a counter takedown but Paulsen sprawls and moves away.
Paulsen misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Paulsen misses with a straight left. #T3#
Paulsen throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Berni Paulsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Paulsen.
Paulsen lands a lovely overhand right.
Paulsen looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely.
Oliveira tries to counter with a takedown but Paulsen is quick to defend against it.
Paulsen throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paulsen!
Paulsen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Oliveira.
Oliveira in side control, throwing shots but Paulsen defends.
Oliveira moves into full mount!
Paulsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T4#
Oliveira landing shots from mount.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliveira with good strikes from the mount here!
Oliveira drops a big elbow. That's hurt Paulsen! More shots from Oliveira and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: UCF 82: Santoro v Honda Jr
Date: Nov 09, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Oliveira looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McGarvey!#SUB2#
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McGarvey is trying to improve his position.
McGarvey gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
McGarvey is in a horrible position here. Oliveira smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira landing punches.
Oliveira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McGarvey can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
You get the feeling that McGarvey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
McGarvey tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
McGarvey wants to try and get back to his feet.
McGarvey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
McGarvey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots.
McGarvey taking some punishment here, with Oliveira in his half guard. #T2#
McGarvey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
McGarvey is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
McGarvey is trying to stand up here but Oliveira is controlling him well.
McGarvey trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
McGarvey wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira is landing with some decent strikes but McGarvey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McGarvey tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGarvey looks a forlorn figure.
McGarvey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira breaks from McGarvey's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oliveira lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
McGarvey tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
McGarvey wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.#T4#
McGarvey working to try and regain half guard.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGarvey looks a forlorn figure.
McGarvey tries to hold on but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira working away from the top, dropping strikes.
McGarvey is working to get back to half guard.
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and McGarvey is in trouble!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGarvey looks a forlorn figure. #ROC2#McGarvey is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliveira cracks McGarvey with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: UCF 75: Mfer v Jones
Date: Oct 12, 2024

#R1#
Honda Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Honda Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
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.#KD#
Honda Jr lands a left and a right that send Oliveira crashing to the mat, dazed. Honda Jr thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Diablo Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Honda Jr misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Honda Jr but Honda Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Honda Jr swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda Jr is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Honda Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Honda Jr is defending well.
Oliveira thows a huge punch but Honda Jr dodges it nicely.
Honda Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Honda Jr tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Oliveira wants to control but Honda Jr is keeping him busy.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Oliveira working Honda Jr over with strikes here.
BOOM! Oliveira connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Oliveira landing strikes from the mount and Honda Jr is in trouble!
Oliveira trying to control but Honda Jr is having none of it. #T2#
Oliveira controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira wants to control but Honda Jr has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oliveira sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Honda Jr defending well though.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Honda Jr's hands, connecting with Honda Jr's forehead.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Honda Jr is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Honda Jr recovers full guard.
Honda Jr keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira postures up in Honda Jr's guard and throws a big left but Honda Jr blocks it.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Honda Jr is keeping the position for now.
Honda Jr keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Honda Jr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Honda Jr is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Oliveira trying to control but Honda Jr is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oliveira slips a jab and a cross from Honda Jr.
Honda Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Oliveira changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Honda Jr.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Honda Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Piston Honda Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diablo Oliveira.
Honda Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Oliveira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Honda Jr throws out the jab.
Oliveira is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Honda Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Piston Honda Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Honda Jr.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Piston Honda Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diablo Oliveira's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Honda Jr.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Piston Honda Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda Jr misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira with the counter takedown but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Honda Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Oliveira under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Honda Jr. Those never looked like landing.
Oliveira drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Honda Jr defends it well.
Honda Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Honda Jr engages and cracks Oliveira with a massive lead left hook - Oliveira tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Honda Jr is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Piston Honda Jr!
A very excited looking Piston Honda Jr made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: UCF 62: Hunter v Almeda
Date: Aug 31, 2024

#R1#
Khattab thows a leg kick but Oliveira checks it #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Khattab won't be happy with that.
Oliveira passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Khattab!
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khattab?
Oliveira looking to ground and pound but Khattab is blocking nicely.
Khattab definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Khattab really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Khattab avoids a strike by Oliveira and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Oliveira's guard! Fantastic escape!
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Khattab postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Oliveira has Khattab pulled in close to control his posture.
Khattab has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Khattab passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Khattab is looking to work some ground and pound but Oliveira has wrist control.#T1#
Khattab stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira is pulling down on Khattab's head to control his posture.
Khattab in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Khattab trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Khattab preventing the sweep.
Khattab's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Oliveira has control of Khattab's left arm, preventing Khattab from doing any damage.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khattab's guard. #REVB#
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Oliveira.
Khattab on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Khattab tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Khattab is trying to get back to half guard.
Khattab regains half guard, as Oliveira was trying to land strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is thwarting Khattab's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Oliveira.
Oliveira throwing shots but Khattab is blocking nicely.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Khattab wants to get back to full guard.
Khattab on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Khattab blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Khattab wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
Oliveira drops an elbow to the side of Khattab's head.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Khattab!
Oliveira with a couple of short strikes.
Khattab can't escape the position.
Khattab takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Oliveira punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oliveira looking to finish Khattab with some ground and pound. This is bad for Khattab!#ROC2#Khattab is rocked!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Oliveira! Khattab is hurt baaadly! Oliveira is firing away with more strikes - Khattab is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: UCF 54: Hanma v Almeda
Date: Aug 03, 2024

#R1#
Gordon throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Gordon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Oliveira's half guard.
Gordon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gordon pulls his head out easily.
Gordon landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gordon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gordon lands a couple of digs.
Gordon throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Gordon tries to pass.
Gordon won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #T1#
Gordon scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gordon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gordon's coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Gordon on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Gordon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliveira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Gordon is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gordon sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oliveira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet.
Gordon is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gordon manages to get to full guard. #T3#
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira won't allow Gordon to sweep him here.
Oliveira cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gordon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gordon controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira is working Gordon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gordon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Gordon's brow.
Gordon wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Gordon is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gordon slips a nice elbow through Oliveira's hands, connecting with Oliveira's forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
Oliveira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gordon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gordon is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diablo Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Gordon misses its intended target.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Oliveira moves out of range.
Gordon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Gordon throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Oliveira looking to score a takedown here. Gordon is defending well but Oliveira drives through and ends up in Gordon's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard. #REVR#
Gordon landing some decent shots from guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oliveira can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Gordon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gordon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gordon manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Gordon looking for a sweep. Not yet Gordon, not yet.
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard.
Gordon looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Gordon is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Gordon wants to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira cracks Gordon with a solid left hand.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gordon is on top in guard. #REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gordon wants to hit a sweep here but Oliveira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gordon there! #T3#
Oliveira with a couple of short strikes.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Oliveira raining down shots from the mount!
Oliveira pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Oliveira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gordon is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gordon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there. #T4#
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice strikes from Oliveira there.
Gordon has hold of Oliveira's hands but Oliveira slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gordon wants to get back to full guard.
Gordon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Gordon has wrist control.
Gordon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Gordon has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Gordon working a defensive guard here.
Gordon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Diablo 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. 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#
Gordon throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gordon!
Oliveira in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB2#
Oliveira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gordon is looking to reverse the position.
Gordon is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira working the ground and pound from side control.
Oliveira scoring with punches from side control.
Gordon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gordon tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Gordon trying to control but Oliveira postures up. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to Gordon's temple.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Gordon's hands, connecting with Gordon's forehead.
Oliveira lands strikes from half guard.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#ROC2#Gordon is rocked!
Oliveira takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Oh Gordon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oliveira is nestled in close to Gordon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gordon tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Oliveira working Gordon over with strikes.
Oliveira drops an elbow to the side of Gordon's head. #T2#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Oliveira lands a nice short elbow.
Gordon is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira's back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Gordon seems to have got his legs back now.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Gordon scores with strikes from the back.
Gordon landing with strikes.
Oliveira tries to escape but Gordon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Diablo Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gordon lands a shot to the head. #ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Gordon scoring with big shots to the body. Oliveira is looking for a way out. A despairing look towards the ref and the official steps in to stop the fight. Oliveira was obviously done but didn't want to tap out.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noah Gordon!

Event: UCF 46: Hanma v Hunter
Date: Jul 06, 2024

#R1#
Kimura with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kimura trying to control the position.
Kimura wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kimura is on top in guard. #REVR#
Kimura advances to half guard.
Kimura moves nicely into side control.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kimura wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Kimura tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Kimura wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Kimura is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Kimura swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kimura's guard.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kimura keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Kimura has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Oliveira is looking to defend but Kimura has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Oliveira! Kimura pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Oliveira taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Masahiko Kimura!

Event: UCF 37: Honda Jr v Valdenius
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Louis wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A shot to the liver by Louis. Beautiful body shot.
Louis lands with a nice body punch.
Louis digs a good hook to Oliveira's body.
Oliveira shoots for a takedown but Louis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Louis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Oliveira feinted with a counter takedown.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little jabbing left from Louis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Louis moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Louis gets caught napping as Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown. Louis manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Louis is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Louis is trying to keep Oliveira in close. #SUB#
Oliveira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Louis's head.#SUB2#
Louis working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily. #SUB2#
Louis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Louis is keeping the position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Louis trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Louis will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Louis wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Louis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira is working Louis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira chips away with some ground and pound.
Oliveira distracts Louis with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Louis can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.#T3#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oliveira advances position into side control!
Oliveira lands an elbow.
Louis is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Louis, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira cracks Louis with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Oliveira scoring with punches and elbows.
Louis is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira working away.#T4#
Louis takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Louis taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Louis!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira with a couple of short strikes.
Oliveira dominating with strikes here.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Louis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Louis hang on?#ROC#Louis is rocked!
Oliveira lands a big elbow - Louis is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Louis is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: UCF 26: Kahnwald v Oliveira
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Oliveira misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kahnwald wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Kahnwald counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahnwald prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Kahnwald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Oliveira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Kahnwald is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Kahnwald not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Oliveira has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kahnwald escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kahnwald!
Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Kahnwald's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kahnwald with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Kahnwald defends easily.
Kahnwald throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely. #SUB#
Kahnwald drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Kahnwald off! Kahnwald jumps back into Oliveira's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kahnwald accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Oliveira tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kahnwald is pushing down on Oliveira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliveira is fighting to maintain full guard but Kahnwald has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kahnwald in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kahnwald preventing the sweep.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kahnwald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira stands and throws Kahnwald's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kahnwald is trying to work for a sweep but Oliveira has mounted him!
Oliveira lands a big elbow. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a guillotine from mount but Kahnwald frees his head quite easily.
Oliveira lands a heavy elbow.
Oliveira lands a couple of good shots and Kahnwald has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oliveira has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Kahnwald.
Oliveira lands with a hammerfist to the side of Kahnwald's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Kahnwald up. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for the choke from the back.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Kahnwald. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Oliveira softening up his opponent with strikes here.
I really don't envy Kahnwald right now.
Kahnwald turns into Oliveira and is now in his guard.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Oliveira is in close to Kahnwald's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Kahnwald is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kahnwald can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliveira lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Kahnwald looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Oliveira pushes past his half guard into mount!
Kahnwald is breathing heavily.
Oliveira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Kahnwald is bucking up trying to escape but Oliveira cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#ROC2#Kahnwald is rocked!
A big strike lands for Oliveira! That's really hurt Kahnwald and he's turned his back - Oliveira keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Oliveira jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: UCF 14:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sabel as he avoids it easily.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Sabel sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Diablo Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira keeps the fight on the outside.
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.
Sabel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sabel but Sabel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sabel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sabel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diablo Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Sabel misses with a straight left.
Sabel throws an overhand right that lands on Oliveira's shoulder, as Oliveira tries to avoid the shot.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown. Sabel tries to sprawl out of it but Oliveira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sabel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabel scores with the left hand. Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabel gets in close and tags Oliveira with a short punch that almost sends Oliveira to the mat! Oh Oliveira is in big trouble! He turns his back on Sabel, trying to create some distance but Sabel rushes him, striking wildly and Oliveira goes down! The referee tackles Sabel into the cage to end the fight! Sabel is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zacharias Sabel!

Event: ICF 14
Date: Dec 29, 2023

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Oliveira.
Jones lands an elbow inside.
Oliveira can't get the takedown. #TD#
Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Jones's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
You can see the frustration on Jones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jones is trying to improve his position.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Oliveira working the head and body with strikes.
Jones gets full guard.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Jones is looking for a triangle but Oliveira pushes his legs off easily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
Oliveira distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.#T2#
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jones's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is pushing down on Jones's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jones is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Jones defends it. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jones defends it well.
Jones trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Jones's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T3#
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Jones manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Oliveira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Oliveira has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jones is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet. #T4#
Jones wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Jones postures up in Oliveira's guard and throws a big left but Oliveira blocks it.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jones working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T5#
Oliveira tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jones pushes Oliveira away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Oliveira gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Oliveira working away.
Oliveira works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oliveira landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T6#
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Jones denies him.
Oliveira scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Jones to see if he's OK.
Jones tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Oliveira connects with a decent elbow.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira prevents Jones from escaping the position.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira lands a decent elbow from side control.
Oliveira working the ground and pound.
Jones tries to escape but Oliveira is in control.
Jones 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. #T7##SUB#
Oliveira is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Jones looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oliveira gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Jones is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oliveira lets go of the hold and Jones can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: ICF 9
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cayman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira tries to advance position but instead Cayman slips a leg back in to half guard.
Cayman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cayman can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Cayman defends it.
Ground and pound from Oliveira.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Cayman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira slips a nice elbow through Cayman's hands, connecting with Cayman's forehead.
Cayman is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is looking to advance position but Cayman won't allow it. #T1#
Oliveira scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Oliveira uses his free foot to push down on Cayman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cayman.
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cayman hang on?
Cayman in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oliveira working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Cayman is rocked!
Cayman takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Oliveira's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!
Phil Cayman was interviewed post fight and said 'I will come back stronger, I promise you that. '.

Event: ICF 7
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#TD2#
Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Oliveira is working Fury over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.#ROC2#Fury is rocked!
Oliveira cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Fury's guard.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira stands up over Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fury covers up, he's hurt! Oliveira keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Oliveira and the ref steps in to end the fight! Oliveira can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

Event: ICF Friday Fights 2
Date: Oct 06, 2023

#R1#
Oliveira avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Oliveira is fending him off so far but Sanders persists. Nope, Oliveira circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanders pulls out of a head kick attempt. #TD#
Oliveira looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Sanders is trying to stand.
Oliveira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sanders on the ground.
Oliveira lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sanders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sanders manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sanders's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Oliveira stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sanders wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sanders has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira is working Sanders over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sanders's head.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliveira is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#Sanders is rocked!
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Sanders is still in real trouble! Can Oliveira finish him?
Sanders looks winded!
Sanders not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Oliveira distracts Sanders with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Oliveira postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Oliveira stands up over Sanders, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira gets to his feet and stands over Sanders, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Sanders felt that one! Oliveira unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Sanders from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!

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