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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joabe Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Redeemer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joabe Oliveira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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187 cm
26
177 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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185 cm
20
175 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joabe Oliveira! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, The Redeemer! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Redeemer doesn't manage to clinch there - Oliveira circles away.
Redeemer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away. Redeemer tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Redeemer lands a jab to Oliveira's midsection. Oliveira throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Redeemer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Redeemer misses with a hook. Oliveira ducked under it nicely. Redeemer lands with an overhand left. Redeemer drops Oliveira with a nice combination! Redeemer dives into Oliveira's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Joabe Oliveira has been cut. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Redeemer would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Redeemer trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Oliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Redeemer is controlling him. Redeemer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Oliveira wriggles free and stands up. Oliveira has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Redeemer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oliveira slaps away a takedown attempt from Redeemer, before circling back to the center of the mat. Redeemer throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Redeemer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Redeemer. Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Redeemer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Redeemer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Redeemer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Redeemer trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Redeemer looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Redeemer striking off his back but it's not causing Oliveira any problems. Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Redeemer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Redeemer looking for a sweep. Not yet Redeemer, not yet. Redeemer keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. Redeemer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redeemer's head. Oliveira preventing the sweep. Oliveira stands and steps away. Redeemer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Oliveira manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Redeemer on his heels. He'll look to pass Redeemer's guard now, I'm sure. Redeemer is working an open guard so Oliveira takes the opportunity to get back to his feet. Redeemer gets tackled into the cage by Oliveira. Oliveira maintains the clinch. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redeemer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redeemer throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira throws a right and a left that both miss. Redeemer tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance. Oliveira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Redeemer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Redeemer sizes up Oliveira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Oliveira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Redeemer quickly recovers to half guard. Oliveira not doing much here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Redeemer is defending well. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Oliveira wants to control but Redeemer is keeping him busy. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Redeemer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Joabe Oliveira's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Redeemer throws a head kick but Oliveira moves out of range.
Redeemer jabbing away but nothing is landing. Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Redeemer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well. Redeemer keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. Redeemer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well. Redeemer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Oliveira! Oliveira working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Oliveira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redeemer. It looks like Redeemer is going to stand back up.
Still in half guard, Redeemer seems content to control. Oliveira gets full guard. Redeemer wanted to stand there but Oliveira had control of the position. Oliveira managing to control the position. Oliveira manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redeemer manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Redeemer can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Oliveira wants to control but Redeemer is keeping him busy. Redeemer scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oliveira manages to mount him!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Redeemer is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position. Redeemer is breathing heavily. Redeemer looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Good control from Oliveira. Redeemer fending off the submission attempt from Oliveira. Redeemer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira tries to get the hooks in deep but Redeemer pushed the leg off. Redeemer is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Oliveira off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted. Redeemer rolls, trying to escape but Oliveira keeps control of the position.
Oliveira scores with punches from the back.
Will Oliveira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oliveira is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Redeemer trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Redeemer. Oliveira is hanging on to Redeemer's back as he tries to escape.
Will Oliveira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Oliveira has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Redeemer! Can he survive? No! He's out! Oliveira gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joabe Oliveira!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
57% |
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