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Event:
NYF Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 16, 2024 |
#R1##TD# Excellent takedown into side control there by Harris. Oliveira wants to control but Harris postures up.#SUB# Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. Harris is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Oliveira will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1# Harris takes a little break here. Oliveira wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#SUB# Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Harris tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Harris tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. 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.#T2##SUB# Harris wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Harris working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB# Harris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Oliveira wants to control but Harris postures up. Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Harris is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Oliveira looks calm but he's in trouble here. Harris gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Oliveira is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Harris lets go of the hold and Oliveira can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Benjamin Harris! Benjamin Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF 84: Bird vs Perry
Date: Sep 21, 2024 |
#R1# Pacman avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pacman thows a left - swing and a miss! Oliveira slips a straight right by Pacman. Oliveira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pacman. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Oliveira looks to land a left hand but Pacman moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by Oliveira. Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Pacman clobbers Oliveira with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Oliveira has been cut. Pacman lands a nice shot that snaps Oliveira's head back.
Pacman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Oliveira throws a body punch but Pacman moves out of range. Oliveira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacman. Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. A chopping leg kick lands by Oliveira. A shot to the body from Oliveira misses and Pacman counters with a lovely straight right hand! Pacman darts in and out, connecting with a jab. That kick from Oliveira tenderised Pacman's leg. Pacman is trying to keep his angry face on. Oliveira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1# A swing and a miss from Pacman. A left lands for Pacman. Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pacman. Pacman blocks a low kick nicely. Pacman throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem. Pacman looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range. Oliveira looks to land a right hand but Pacman moved out of range. Oliveira throws a body kick that misses and Pacman counters with a nice uppercut. Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Pacman's shoulder, as Pacman tries to avoid the shot. Oliveira moves out of range of the strikes. Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pacman to score with a decent uppercut. Pacman throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Oliveira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pacman under the eye.#CUT#It looks like Money Pacman has been cut. Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pacman. Oliveira jabs Pacman right on the nose. Pacman blinks but takes it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Oliveira closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Pacman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Oliveira misses with a looping left. Oliveira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oliveira misses with a wild body shot. Pacman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T2# Pacman misses with an uppercut. Pacman darts in trying to clinch enabling Oliveira to counter with a crisp jab. Oliveira misses with an uppercut. Pacman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Oliveira walks into a straight right hand from Pacman. Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Pacman's head but Pacman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Pacman misses with a hook. Pacman ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. Pacman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Oliveira slips under a jab. Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Oliveira slips a straight right by Pacman. Pacman misses with an uppercut. Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacman. Pacman cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs. Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Pacman. Nice defenses there by Pacman. A punch lands to the side of Oliveira 's head but he takes it in his stride. Oliveira falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pacman counters with a two punch combo. #T3# Pacman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Pacman misses. Oliveira throws a sloppy body shot
and Pacman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Pacman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliveira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacman throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it. Pacman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses. Pacman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Oliveira lands a head kick!
Nice defenses there by Oliveira. Oliveira throws a nice outside leg kick. Pacman throws a right and a left that Oliveira avoids nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira moves out of range as Pacman strikes. Oliveira misses with a looping right.#T4# Oliveira swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. A big right from Oliveira misses. Oliveira takes one on the button. Oliveira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oliveira chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliveira swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pacman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Oliveira sees it coming and avoids it easily. Pacman swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Oliveira. Pacman lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pacman. Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira cracks Pacman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Oliveira misses with a hook to the body
letting Pacman counter with a right hand. Pacman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Pacman throws a poor cross that misses
and Oliveira counters with a thumping low kick. Oliveira wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Pacman checks a low kick from Oliveira. Pacman jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Money Pacman dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Oliveira throws a jab when Pacman was well out of range. Pacman throws a right hand that misses
and Oliveira counters with a good low kick that Pacman was not able to check. Pacman throws a good cross that connects.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pacman manages to avoid it. Pacman misses with a wild combination.
Oliveira swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.
Oliveira pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Pacman misses with a straight right. A cross from Oliveira lands. Money Pacman seems to be getting the better of the standup. Pacman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliveira. Oliveira uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pacman has time to react. Oliveira blocks a jab. Pacman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Oliveira lands with a hook. Pacman tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Pacman scores with a jab. Oliveira throws a series of punches but Pacman avoids them all with ease. Pacman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1# Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Pacman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pacman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man. Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Pacman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oliveira slips a straight right by Pacman. Pacman with a jab. Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.#KD2# Pacman drops Oliveira with a beautiful combination! Oliveira stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pacman is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Pacman closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Oliveira! Pacman dives in looking to finish! Oliveira is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Money Pacman! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 39
Date: Aug 28, 2024 |
#R1# Oliveira digs a good body shot into Farquaad's ribs. A nice inside leg kick there by Oliveira. That's going to slow Farquaad down. Oliveira throws a front kick that sends Farquaad stumbling back into the cage. Jab by Oliveira. Farquaad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Oliveira. Farquaad misses with a left hand and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Faruq Farquaad has been cut. Farquaad throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it. Farquaad loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch. Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Oliveira slips a straight right by Farquaad. Farquaad looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range. Oliveira scores with a leg kick.
Oliveira slips under a jab. Oliveira throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farquaad on the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#ROC#Farquaad is rocked! Oliveira lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Farquaad head around and knocks him out cold! Oliveira hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jackson Oliveira! Jackson Oliveira 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:
NYF Fight Night 36
Date: Jul 31, 2024 |
#R1# Morah tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Oliveira duly obliges. #CUT#It looks like Jonah Morah has been cut. Good leg kick by Oliveira. Some wild striking there from Morah.
Oliveira sizes up Morah with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Morah throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oliveira swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect. Oliveira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morah. Oliveira throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Morah shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side. Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Morah walks into a left hand. Oliveira throws a monster overhand right that drops Morah! Oliveira follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira! Our winner, Jackson Oliveira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 35
Date: Jul 17, 2024 |
#R1# The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Oliveira checks a leg kick. Oliveira tries to bum rush Romero with a series of wild strikes but Romero uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Romero throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem. A jab from Oliveira finds it's way through Romero's defenses. Romero swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliveira thinks about countering with a head kick. Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Romero circles away quickly and effectively. Romero throws a body punch but Oliveira moves out of range. Oliveira staying out of range there. Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Oliveira looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Oliveira scores with a sloppy right hand. Romero should have avoided that one. Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Romero.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Romero missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Oliveira moves out of range as Romero strikes. Oliveira lands a leg kick that knocks Romero off balance momentarily. 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! Romero throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1# Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Romero is just out of range. Romero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Oliveira lands a nice hook to Romero's body. Romero takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oliveira with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Romero to score with a decent uppercut. Oliveira bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Romero's head. Romero throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it. Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Romero. Romero moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Romero is rocked! The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him? A nice leg kick lands there from Oliveira. Romero seems to have recovered his senses. Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Romero staying out of range there. Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oliveira slips a jab from Romero. Oliveira thumps Romero with a low kick.#T2# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Romero throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range. Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Oliveira with a nice cross. Romero might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Oliveira scores with a punch to the head. Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy. Romero throws the left hand but Oliveira avoids the punch easily. Oliveira throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Romero throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease. Oliveira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Romero throws a body shot but no joy. A combination from Romero does no damage. Romero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Romero misses with a two punch combination.
#T3# Romero moves out of range of the strikes. Oliveira throws a right and a left that Romero avoids nicely. Oliveira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Romero looks to land a left hand but Oliveira moved out of range nicely. Oliveira takes a swing at Romero's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#KD# Oliveira drops Romero with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Romero looks back up at him and smiles so Oliveira waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Oliveira! Romero is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira! Jackson Oliveira 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:
NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1# Van Elburg is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Oliveira throws a nice looking combination but Van Elburg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. That kick from Van Elburg tenderised Oliveira's leg. Oliveira is trying to keep his angry face on. Van Elburg with a jab. A big right from Oliveira misses. Van Elburg dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Oliveira throws a head kick but Van Elburg moves out of range.
Oliveira misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Elburg counters with a two punch combo. Oliveira throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean. Van Elburg with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Jackson Oliveira has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Oliveira blocks a head kick by Van Elburg.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Elburg. Oliveira thuds a left hand into Van Elburg's body. Van Elburg throws a head kick that Oliveira semi-blocks.
Van Elburg lands a hook that stumbles Oliveira back into the cage. Van Elburg follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Oliveira to the canvas! Van Elburg pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Oliveira has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Vincent Van Elburg! An out of breath and clearly excited Vincent Van Elburg thanked Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 29
Date: May 08, 2024 |
#R1# Oliveira works the jab nicely. Oliveira lands a right hook to the body.
Oliveira checks a low kick from Wolfe. Oliveira lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wolfe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wolfe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Oliveira cracks Wolfe with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Wolfe is rocked! Oliveira cracks Wolfe with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wolfe tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Oliveira pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wolfe is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira! A victorious Jackson Oliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 26
Date: Apr 03, 2024 |
#R1# Burton cracks a nice hook into Oliveira's ribs. Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Oliveira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Burton defending well as Oliveira loads up on a big left hand. Burton lands with a nice body punch. Oliveira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Jackson Oliveira has been cut. Burton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Oliveira misses with a leg kick and Burton counters with a left and a right that stings Oliveira. Oliveira connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. This has been an exciting period of action! Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Burton's head but Burton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Burton looks like he wants to counter punch here. Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Burton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Oliveira takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Burton 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 has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burton finds it's way round the side to connect with Oliveira's head. Oliveira cracks Burton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Burton lands a nice hook to Oliveira's body. Oliveira takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Oliveira on the wrong end of a nice jab. Burton scores with a one two! Oliveira had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#Oliveira is rocked! Jackson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Burton cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Oliveira misses with a body shot.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now. A head kick misses from Oliveira. A nice side step and Burton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Oliveira misses with a left hand and Burton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Oliveira throws a leg kick that is checked enabling Burton to counter with a crisp jab. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oliveira. Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Burton. Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burton scores with a hook. Burton cracks Oliveira with a good jab. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Oliveira throws a looping overhand right but Burton ducks down to avoid it. Burton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Burton is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Oliveira had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Burton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2# Burton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Oliveira as he jumps to the side. Oliveira lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Burton at a distance.
Oliveira missing with a left hand there. Burton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burton tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Burton avoids a low kick by using good footwork. Burton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliveira dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Oliveira jabbing away but nothing is landing. Oliveira takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Oliveira misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3# Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Burton's shoulder, as Burton tries to avoid the shot. Oliveira has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#Jackson Oliveira's cut is getting worse. Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Oliveira thuds a left hand into Burton's body. Burton lands a jab. Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Oliveira throws a low kick but Burton avoids it. Oliveira looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Burton misses the shot to the body. Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Burton changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burton.
Oliveira takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4# Burton lands a body shot.
Oliveira loads up on a big right hand but Burton slips the punch. Burton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Oliveira. A nice side step and Burton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Oliveira takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Burton moves out of range of the leg kick from Oliveira. Burton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Oliveira. Burton stalks Oliveira and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Oliveira's face. Oliveira staggers backwards, shaken. Oliveira throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton counters with a lovely shot to the body. Burton throws a one two combo.
#CUT2#Jackson Oliveira's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Burton jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oliveira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Burton moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Burton! |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night Rio
Date: Mar 08, 2024 |
#R1# Taker blocks the body kick.
Oliveira tries to land a front kick but Taker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Taker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Oliveira throws a head kick that misses. Taker tries to counter by closing the distance. Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taker somewhat. Oliveira tries to land a body kick#TD2# and Taker counters with a nice double leg into side control. Oliveira won't be happy with that. What's Oliveira going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.#SUB2# Taker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. Oliveira is not content to let Taker control the position. #T1# Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Taker drags him back down. Taker trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. Oliveira struggling a bit here. Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Taker moves into full mount! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Taker thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Oliveira throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taker. What's that going to do exactly? Taker throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Oliveira because Taker loaded up on that one. Oliveira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Taker content just to control the position here. #T3# Taker working the ground and pound effectively.
Taker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Taker has a good base and remains in mount. Oliveira wants to control but Taker is having none of it. Oliveira is trying to escape the mount.
Taker scoring with strikes but Oliveira is staying in there. #T4# Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taker tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Taker avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Taker sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Oliveira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Taker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luc Taker 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# Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Taker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away. Oliveira lands a nice looking body shot.
Taker tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
And Oliveira counters with a quick kick to the body but Taker blocks it. Luc Taker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Taker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliveira. Taker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Taker looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Taker shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Taker is looking to take this fight into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Taker is breathing heavily. Oliveira misses with a body kick. Taker moves out of range of the body kick. Taker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1# Oliveira delivers a nice body kick. A decent looking body kick lands there for Oliveira. Jackson Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far. Oliveira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Oliveira throws a hook but Taker blocks it. Both fighters circling a little - Oliveira finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Oliveira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. A solid body kick from Oliveira. Oliveira takes a swing at Taker's ribcage but misses. Taker tries to counter by closing the distance. Oliveira digs a good hook to Taker's body.
Oliveira throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Oliveira punishes Taker's body with a nice straight punch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Taker moves forwards but Oliveira connects with a nice, crisp jab. Oliveira throws a half hearted mid kick. Oliveira throws a head kick but Taker moves out of range.
#T2# Oliveira scores with a push kick. Oliveira is looking to land body kicks. Jackson Oliveira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Oliveira throws a push kick but Taker slaps the foot to one side. Oliveira tries a head kick but it misses.
Oliveira throws a series of punches but Taker avoids them all with ease. Taker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oliveira throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taker avoids it. Taker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliveira. A thudding body kick lands there by Oliveira!
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body.
Taker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taker manages to avoid it. Taker raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Oliveira scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Luc Taker has been cut. A kick lands to the mid section there for Oliveira. Oliveira throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3# Oliveira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#KD# Oliveira cracks Taker with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Taker looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Oliveira finish him?
#ROC#Taker is rocked! Taker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Taker is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him? Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliveira. Taker shrugs it off though. Oliveira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Taker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taker takes a body punch but keeps moving. Oliveira steps in with a hook that catches Taker right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Oliveira follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taker looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Oliveira! Jackson Oliveira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 16, 2024 |
#R1# Lansky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lansky misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliveira throws a sloppy body shot
and Lansky counters with a nice uppercut. Lansky throws a jab when Oliveira was well out of range. Lansky misses the shot to the body. Jackson Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL# Lansky gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch. Oliveira misses with some punches.
Oliveira throws a punch but it's blocked by Lansky. A short right hand to the side of the head by Oliveira. Nice body punch from Lansky. Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Oliveira looking to throw knees to the head but Lansky is blocking nicely.
Lansky letting Oliveira take a breather here. Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Lansky shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Roy Lansky has been cut. Oliveira leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Oliveira.
Lansky managing to block the knees to the body from Oliveira.
Lansky throws a head punch that misses. #T1# An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Oliveira. #BC# Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Oliveira is looking to clinch. A head kick misses from Oliveira. A little jabbing left from Lansky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Oliveira throws a low kick but Lansky avoids it. As Oliveira backs off Lansky throws a huge counter combo but Oliveira manages to avoid it all. Lansky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL# Oliveira closes the distance and clinches. Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lansky blocks it with crossed arms. Lansky misses with a punch on the inside.
Oliveira has a couple of punches blocked by Lansky.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Oliveira creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Lansky stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Oliveira has Lansky pushed against the cage.#BC# Oliveira breaks the clinch.
#CL# Oliveira has closed the distance and engaged Lansky in a clinch.
Oliveira misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2# Oliveira prevents Lansky from breaking the clinch. Oliveira lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Oliveira trying to land knees to the body.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head. 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. Oliveira throws a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira is pushing Lansky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses. Oliveira throws an elbow but it misses.
Lansky lands a nice uppercut. Lansky misses with some punches.
The referee calls for Oliveira to work.
Oliveira lands a nice uppercut.#BC# Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Oliveira throws a lazy uppercut
and Lansky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A punch lands to the side of Lansky 's head but he takes it in his stride. Oliveira rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lansky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Lansky avoids the body shot from Oliveira.
#CL# Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lansky working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Oliveira misses with a short punch on the inside. Lansky's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Lansky cracks Oliveira with a nice body shot. Oliveira throws a head punch that misses. Oliveira lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Lansky is rocked! Oliveira has Lansky pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Lansky is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Oliveira - that's hurt Lansky badly! Oh, another knee lands and Lansky is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Lansky doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Jackson Oliveira! Jackson Oliveira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024 |
#R1# Embry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Embry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Oliveira doesn't manage to clinch there - Embry circles away.
Oliveira slips under a jab from Embry. Oliveira looks to score with a jab to the body but Embry is just out of range. Embry swats away the attempt to clinch by Oliveira.#CL# Oliveira pushes Embry up against the cage in a clinch. Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Oliveira lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Oliveira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Embry wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage. A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira pushes Embry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Oliveira misses with a body punch.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC# Oliveira breaks the clinch.
Oliveira moves into range and connects with a jab. Embry misses with an uppercut. Oliveira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1# Oliveira throws a hook to the side of Embry's head but Embry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Embry misses the shot to the body. Oliveira lands with a shot to the body. #CL# Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira looks to throw an elbow but misses. Oliveira stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Oliveira lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Oliveira lands with a right to the head. A shot in the inside from Oliveira. Oliveira displaying some good clinch control by pressing Embry up against the cage. Oliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Embry blocks it with crossed arms. #BC# Oliveira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Embry throws a right hand that Oliveira ducks under and follows up with a left that Oliveira also avoids with ease.#T2# Embry misses with a looping left. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliveira. Embry shrugs it off though. Embry looks winded! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL# Oliveira moves into the clinch. Embry is trying to push Oliveira away but Oliveira has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Nice elbow from Oliveira. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Oliveira. Oliveira leaning his opponent against the cage. Oliveira throws an elbow that misses.
Oliveira lands a right hand that snaps the head of Embry backwards. Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
Oliveira lands an elbow just above Embry 's eye. Oliveira lands a knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Oliveira as the two fighters clinch.
#BC# Oliveira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A thudding body kick lands there by Oliveira!
#T3# Oliveira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Despite the aggression on Embry's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#KD# Oliveira lands a big head kick that sends Embry tumbling to the mat! Oliveira takes a step backwards and waves Embry back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Embry is rocked! Oliveira moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Embry is still on wobbly legs! Can Oliveira finish him? A slapping body kick lands there for Oliveira.#CL# Oliveira has managed to clinch.
Oliveira will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Embry up against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice glancing elbow lands by Oliveira. Oliveira lands a damaging elbow. Oliveira lands a nice shot to the body. Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Embry shrugs off. Oliveira pressing his opponent against the cage. Embry tries to break free but Oliveira pushes him back against the cage. Oliveira leaning his opponent against the cage. Embry seems to have recovered his senses. Oliveira lands with a right to the head. #T4# Oliveira working Embry over with knees to the body. Oliveira manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Oliveira lands a right hand. #BC# Oliveira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. We've been informed that Embry has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Look low, kick high! Oliveira uses the oldest trick in the book to send Embry tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Oliveira is absolutely delighted - when Embry wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jackson Oliveira! After the fight, Jackson Oliveira was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 18
Date: Dec 29, 2023 |
#R1# Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhekaj. Xhekaj gets slowly back to his feet. Oliveira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xhekaj.
Oliveira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. A slapping body kick lands there for Oliveira. Oliveira with a hook. Xhekaj takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xhekaj fails with a takedown attempt. Xhekaj shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Xhekaj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Oliveira counters with a left and a right that stings Xhekaj. Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Xhekaj's shoulder, as Xhekaj tries to avoid the shot. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Oliveira digs a good hook to Xhekaj's body.
Xhekaj takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1# Xhekaj will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Jackson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj. Oliveira is looking to land body kicks. Xhekaj takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Xhekaj moves out of range as Oliveira throws a body kick.
Xhekaj is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Xhekaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Oliveira swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Xhekaj moves out of range of the strikes. Xhekaj dives in and grabs Oliveira's left leg, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes down on Xhekaj's head and hops out. Oliveira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xhekaj moves away. A nice side step and Xhekaj releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Oliveira darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Xhekaj ducks under a wild hook from Oliveira. Xhekaj is looking for the big counter here. Oliveira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xhekaj circles away quickly and effectively. Xhekaj tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Oliveira defends well and Xhekaj ends up having to push Oliveira into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD2# Oliveira gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Xhekaj to score an easy takedown into full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Xhekaj drops back looking for a leg! Oliveira is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Oliveira manages to kick Xhekaj off! Xhekaj jumps back into Oliveira's guard. Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2# Xhekaj throws an elbow that misses. Oliveira uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Xhekaj's guard. Nice move by Oliveira!#REVR# This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Xhekaj controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself. Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3# Xhekaj 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. Xhekaj has Oliveira pulled in close to control his posture. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Xhekaj bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. #REVB# Xhekaj working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Xhekaj postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Oliveira is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Xhekaj, into his guard. #REVR# Oliveira stands and throws Xhekaj's legs to the side, diving into side control. Oliveira trying to control the action but Xhekaj is working from the bottom. Xhekaj is looking to reverse the position. You can see the frustration on Xhekaj's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Oliveira 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# Oliveira closes the distance and lands a one-two. Timur Xhekaj is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Oliveira throws a hook but Xhekaj avoids it easily. Oliveira cracks Xhekaj with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A looping hook to the body misses from Oliveira. Xhekaj does a little dance to reset his feet. Xhekaj looks to throw the jab but Oliveira is out of range. Xhekaj tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes. Oliveira misses with a straight left. Xhekaj shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Xhekaj shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. A little feinted left hand from Oliveira on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Jackson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj. Oliveira throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xhekaj looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Oliveira just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliveira lands a glancing blow to the side of Xhekaj's head. Xhekaj takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action! Xhekaj fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1# Oliveira catches Xhekaj with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Oliveira swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xhekaj fails with the takedown and Oliveira counters with a stiff right hand. Xhekaj fails with the takedown and Oliveira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Xhekaj closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oliveira circles away. Xhekaj takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#TD2# Xhekaj scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Xhekaj lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xhekaj not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Xhekaj seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt. Oliveira is looking to control Xhekaj's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Oliveira avoid being mounted? Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Xhekaj. Xhekaj is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Oliveira misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
#T3# Oliveira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Xhekaj from controlling successfully. Oliveira wants to stand up but Xhekaj is controlling him. Xhekaj is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Xhekaj tries to score a power double leg takedown but Oliveira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Xhekaj somewhat. Oliveira jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Oliveira with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Xhekaj shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oliveira pinned against the cage. Oliveira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Good shot there by Oliveira. Xhekaj with a poor takedown and Xhekaj takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Xhekaj slips a jab and a cross from Oliveira.
Oliveira will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson Oliveira is winning the standup battle so far. Xhekaj shoots in but Oliveira avoids the takedown attempt easily. Oliveira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Timur Xhekaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2# Xhekaj gets a double leg takedown into Oliveira's guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Oliveira dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Xhekaj changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Oliveira tries to avoid it but Xhekaj manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Oliveira to the ground. Oliveira escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Xhekaj walks into a jab. Oliveira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xhekaj was well out of range. Poor timing from Oliveira. Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xhekaj can do to turn this around? Crunch! Oliveira slams his shin into Xhekaj's torso. The fighters circling - Oliveira throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Oliveira throws a shot to the body.
#TD2# Xhekaj closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard. Xhekaj landing some decent shots from guard. Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oliveira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Xhekaj throws a big elbow that misses. Xhekaj is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him. #T1# Oliveira is trying to control the position but Xhekaj postures up. Oliveira throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2# Xhekaj has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Xhekaj's guard.#REVR# Xhekaj looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oliveira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Xhekaj is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard. Xhekaj is positioning himself well to prevent Oliveira advancing to mount. Xhekaj wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2# Oliveira is figuring out what he wants to do next. Xhekaj keeps control of the position for the meantime. Xhekaj is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Xhekaj is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Oliveira is just content to waste time from the top position. Xhekaj takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Xhekaj trying to control the position here. #T3# Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Xhekaj fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Oliveira works the jab nicely. Oliveira stuffs the takedown attempt from Xhekaj. Xhekaj gets slowly back to his feet. Oliveira quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Jackson Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timur Xhekaj. No luck with that takedown attempt from Xhekaj. Some wild striking there from Oliveira.
Oliveira leaves Xhekaj with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4# Oliveira dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Xhekaj with a poor takedown and Oliveira counters with a nice low kick that buckles Xhekaj's knee momentarily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Xhekaj. Xhekaj takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Xhekaj has a takedown stuffed. Jackson Oliveira is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Xhekaj on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Oliveira fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Xhekaj takes a body punch but keeps moving. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Xhekaj is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2# Xhekaj feints and as Oliveira raises his hands in defense, Xhekaj changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira controlling Xhekaj's posture. Timur Xhekaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xhekaj throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! Jackson Oliveira showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Oliveira, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Oliveira! Jackson Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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