Post by The Sandman on May 10, 2022 22:21:26 GMT -5
Rafael dos Anjos looks like he's feeling the pressure.
Charles Oliveira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Rafael dos Anjos has fight Charles Oliveira 1 times.
Charles Oliveira is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rafael dos Anjos and Charles Oliveira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A bunch of leg kicks from Charles Oliveira
are bothering his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Charles Oliveira moves forward looking for some grappling action
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Charles Oliveira embrace and tries to move away...
Charles Oliveira pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rafael dos Anjos pushes away What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? trying to keep the fight at striking range
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Charles Oliveira to fight back!
Charles Oliveira tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Dos Anjos ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Dos Anjos decides to launch some tentative punches
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Dos Anjos with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to improve position.
Dos Anjos adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos looks to be in very good shape.
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? pulls his arm out of danger.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) is cheering him!
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira isolates Rafael dos Anjos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dos Anjos's ribs.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos and What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Charles Oliveira jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos seems staggered and Charles Oliveira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Charles Oliveira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
He succeeds!
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Charles Oliveira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Charles Oliveira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira isolates Rafael dos Anjos's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Charles Oliveira gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dos Anjos leans and gets Charles Oliveira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira is looking to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? didn't like that.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks that. It was easy!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body kick by Charles Oliveira...
is blocked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? moves back and takes a deep breath.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good movement from Dos Anjos
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? has a small cut in his Chin
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Dos Anjos is on the receiving end of a great combo by What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira circles around Dos Anjos
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to jump to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos closed his guard around Charles Oliveira.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira looks to pass to mount...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rafael dos Anjos.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Charles Oliveira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? suddenly holds Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
Dos Anjos can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Charles Oliveira!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? leans and gets Rafael dos Anjos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Dos Anjos time to recover. Rafael dos Anjos seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Charles Oliveira attempts a sweep single...
Charles Oliveira catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira tries to better his position on the ground...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s face
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Deep breaths from Rafael dos Anjos who tries a hammer punch to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s ribs.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks those punches
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Deep breaths from Rafael dos Anjos who tries a hammer punch to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s ribs.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Charles Oliveira looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Charles Oliveira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Charles Oliveira pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos fires an unorthodox punch to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s torso
that goes wide.
Dos Anjos and What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Charles Oliveira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to counter now!
Charles Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rafael dos Anjos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? into his guard.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Charles Oliveira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? launches a punch that misses Rafael dos Anjos's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Charles Oliveira holds his head while in north-south position... Charles Oliveira closes a strong lock around Dos Anjos's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That D'Arce Gator Roll looks tight...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
Dos Anjos rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Charles Oliveira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Charles Oliveira manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Dos Anjos launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Charles Oliveira rolls over himself and stands up while Rafael dos Anjos rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? with his jab.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? isn't fazed.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? struggles... Rafael dos Anjos is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Charles Oliveira!
Dos Anjos is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Charles Oliveira goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos seems staggered and Charles Oliveira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Charles Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rafael dos Anjos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? into his guard.
Crushing shot to Dos Anjos's body! He's holding his side
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Charles Oliveira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Charles Oliveira slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Charles Oliveira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Charles Oliveira looks to pass to mount...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rafael dos Anjos.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? catch Rafael dos Anjos's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Rafael dos Anjos holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rafael dos Anjos shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
That Americana from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks that americana attempt!
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Charles Oliveira controls the situation despite Rafael dos Anjos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Charles Oliveira
that forces Dos Anjos to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Mouth
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is clinching with Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Charles Oliveira embrace and tries to move away...
Charles Oliveira pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Charles Oliveira slightly pushes Dos Anjos into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Charles Oliveira was tooling Rafael dos Anjos for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rafael dos Anjos lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Charles Oliveira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Charles Oliveira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Rafael dos Anjos attempts to get inside
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? fires a low kick.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Charles Oliveira jabs at Dos Anjos
hitting his chest.
The two exchange wildly
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is connecting with a few punches
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira hooks Dos Anjos's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dos Anjos hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? extends his hips and it's deep. Rafael dos Anjos taps! Smart move, Rafael dos Anjos could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Charles Oliveira by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:02 Round 4
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Charles Oliveira
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Some of these submissions tonight, i tell ya! Also, this was the official battle of the Brazils, despite Oliveira being from Da Bronx...whatever that means.
Charles Oliveira is calm in his corner. He looks convinced of his abilities.
Rafael dos Anjos has fight Charles Oliveira 1 times.
Charles Oliveira is the favourite by the betting sites on internet.
The referee of the bout is Dan Miragliotta.
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Round 1
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Rafael dos Anjos and Charles Oliveira touch gloves in the center to get this fight started!
A bunch of leg kicks from Charles Oliveira
are bothering his opponent.
The fighters size each other up in the center of the cage.
Charles Oliveira moves forward looking for some grappling action
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? has his opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch!
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Charles Oliveira embrace and tries to move away...
Charles Oliveira pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
The fighters are clinching.
Rafael dos Anjos pushes away What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? trying to keep the fight at striking range
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want to break the clinch as he still is grappling with Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos clumsily fails here and it's time for Charles Oliveira to fight back!
Charles Oliveira tries to finish this with a rear naked chocke!
Dos Anjos ducks under and pushes away his opponent.
Dos Anjos decides to launch some tentative punches
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Dos Anjos with a stiff cross! Solid exchange!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? has a small cut in his Mouth
The clock says 1:10 in the 1 round
Both fighters circle around the center of the cage.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? fakes a punch and shoots a takedown!
Rafael dos Anjos didn't see it coming and has been put on the ground!
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to improve position.
Dos Anjos adjusts and closes his guard.
The clock says 1:45 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos looks to be in very good shape.
Rafael dos Anjos overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? pulls his arm out of danger.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) is cheering him!
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira isolates Rafael dos Anjos's right arm looking for an armbar...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
Punishing hold!
Punishing hold!
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? launches a few weak punches
Those punches are hitting Dos Anjos's ribs.
The clock says 2:45 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira overhooks an arm and starts cranking! Interesting meneuver.
Dos Anjos pulls his arm out of danger.
Rafael dos Anjos is in open guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Charles Oliveira isolates an arm in a kimura attempt!
Dos Anjos blocks the hold and uses the opportunity to pass What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s guard.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Dos Anjos and What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? circle around the center of the cage.
The clock says 3:10 in the 1 round
Rafael dos Anjos goes with a looping right hand while Charles Oliveira jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos seems staggered and Charles Oliveira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Charles Oliveira tries to bring the fight to the ground
Dos Anjos goes down.
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira tries to finish with a leg lock!
Dos Anjos is able to break the lock.
Dos Anjos tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Dos Anjos tries to close his guard around What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
He succeeds!
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Charles Oliveira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Charles Oliveira fakes a few punches and then slips one leg to get the half mount.
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira isolates Rafael dos Anjos's left arm looking for an armbar...
Rafael dos Anjos manages to sit up and pull his arm out of danger! Charles Oliveira lost his dominant position.
Charles Oliveira gets sloppy and Rafael dos Anjos tries to take advantage...
Rafael dos Anjos doesn't want to continue the fight in this position and tries to get back on his feet
He can't do it because of What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s moves.
The clock says 4:10 in the 1 round
Charles Oliveira is in half guard over Dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to move to full guard
Rafael dos Anjos manages to switch to full guard.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
Dos Anjos leans and gets Charles Oliveira's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira is looking to pass Rafael dos Anjos's guard...
Rafael dos Anjos has a solid guard and keeps his ankles locked.
The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Solid shot from Rafael dos Anjos to the body.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? didn't like that.
Rafael dos Anjos fakes a move and launches a nice uppercut
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks that. It was easy!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
Body kick by Charles Oliveira...
is blocked.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
I don't think either fighter got the better of their opponent that round.
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Round 2
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What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? decides to launch some tentative punches
Nothing from this exchange. What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? moves back and takes a deep breath.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? shows no signs of slowing down. He's in great shape.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? studies his opponent looking for a hole in his defense.
Good movement from Dos Anjos
moving in to strike and moving away afterwards.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? has a small cut in his Chin
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? looks for angles as he throws a few jabs that are countered by Rafael dos Anjos's punches
Dos Anjos is on the receiving end of a great combo by What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?.
The clock says 0:55 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira circles around Dos Anjos
These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
The clock says 1:05 in the 2 round
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
Great takedown by Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira is in open guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to jump to side mount.
Rafael dos Anjos closed his guard around Charles Oliveira.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira looks to pass to mount...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rafael dos Anjos.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to move on the ground and escape from the full mount!
Charles Oliveira doesn't want to lose his adventageous position and he struggles to mantain the full mount.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to get some advantage after his opponent miss move...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? suddenly holds Rafael dos Anjos's arm and tries an armbar!
Dos Anjos can break the lock and now he is in a closed guard over Charles Oliveira!
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Dos Anjos tries to improve his position on the ground as he sits on his knees and tries to break the closed guard.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? leans and gets Rafael dos Anjos's arms as he brings him to the ground again.
Rafael dos Anjos is in closed guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Dos Anjos is in closed guard... What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to roll on the ground!
Nice reversal! He is now in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos!
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is moving on the ground...
Ouch! That was a headbutt! Did he do that intentionally?
Dan Miragliotta has seen that!
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to give Dos Anjos time to recover. Rafael dos Anjos seems to be ready to fight again. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Charles Oliveira attempts a sweep single...
Charles Oliveira catches Rafael dos Anjos's far ankle and trips him to the mat! Slick takedown by What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira tries to better his position on the ground...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? breaks the closed guard of Rafael dos Anjos and moves to half guard
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos works on the ground with his fingers over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s face
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? shakes his head and continues fighting on the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Deep breaths from Rafael dos Anjos who tries a hammer punch to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s ribs.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks those punches
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
The clock says 3:30 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
The fight was awfully one sided. Matchmakers should take this into account for future fights.
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Deep breaths from Rafael dos Anjos who tries a hammer punch to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s ribs.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? blocks those punches
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Charles Oliveira looks to mount Rafael dos Anjos...
Charles Oliveira slides his knee across and gets to mount.
The clock says 3:50 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos is using some of his ground skills to escape from this...
Charles Oliveira pushes Rafael dos Anjos down and prevents his attempts to escape
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta has seen enough passivity on the ground and stands up the fighters.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos fires an unorthodox punch to What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?'s torso
that goes wide.
Dos Anjos and What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? circle around the center of the cage.
Dos Anjos wants to close the range and tries to grapple...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? doesn't want anything like this as he moves backwards
Rafael dos Anjos shoots for a double leg takedown!
Charles Oliveira sprawls and manages to stay on his feet.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to counter now!
Charles Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rafael dos Anjos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? into his guard.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? use some of his wrestling skills to escape from the closed guard!
After a few tentative moves, he jumps to side mount! The crowd in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) is cheering him!
The clock says 4:50 in the 2 round
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Dos Anjos tries to show some ground skills
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? uses his strength to keep What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? at a disadvantage
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Dan Miragliotta separates the fighters as the round concludes. The fighters shake hands as they head back to their corners.
This round is maybe for Charles Oliveira, but it's close.
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Round 3
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What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? launches a punch that misses Rafael dos Anjos's ribs, who rolls and tries to stand up. Charles Oliveira holds his head while in north-south position... Charles Oliveira closes a strong lock around Dos Anjos's neck and rolls on the ground closing a Gator Roll lock!
Crippling lock!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Crippling lock!
That D'Arce Gator Roll looks tight...
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that D'Arce Gator Roll...
Dos Anjos rolls too and his head slips out of the neck lock. He moves forward and wins side control.
Rafael dos Anjos is in side mount over Charles Oliveira
Charles Oliveira tries to turn away and scramble out. Rafael dos Anjos takes his back and locks up a rear naked choke!
He can't lock it up. Charles Oliveira spins out and gets back to his feet.
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Charles Oliveira attempts to trap Rafael dos Anjos in his guard.
Charles Oliveira manages to switch to half guard.
Rafael dos Anjos is in half guard over What the fuck is a "do Bronx"?
Dos Anjos launches a few fake punches and tries to escape!
Charles Oliveira rolls over himself and stands up while Rafael dos Anjos rolls on his back.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Rafael dos Anjos is measuring What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? with his jab.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? isn't fazed.
Dos Anjos grabs his opponent by the waist and tries to take the fight to the ground
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? struggles... Rafael dos Anjos is unable to take him down
Poorly executed technique. Charles Oliveira looks to counter!
Bone shattering straight left hand from Charles Oliveira!
Dos Anjos is going to have a big headache after that blow!
Charles Oliveira goes with a looping right hand while Rafael dos Anjos jumps back and jabs
Dos Anjos seems staggered and Charles Oliveira runs to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses.
Charles Oliveira shoots for a double leg takedown!
He hits it! Rafael dos Anjos is taken off his feet, but he manages to pull What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? into his guard.
Crushing shot to Dos Anjos's body! He's holding his side
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is trying to better his position on the ground and launches a couple of elbows against Dos Anjos's ribs.
Dos Anjos is noticing that and his face shows the pain.
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is in closed guard... Dos Anjos tries to roll on the ground!
Charles Oliveira uses his leg to keep his position on the ground
Charles Oliveira is in closed guard over Dos Anjos
Dos Anjos attempts a triangle from bottom! Charles Oliveira slips out. Dos Anjos quickly turns his hips over and switches to the armbar! He's throwing everything at him.
Charles Oliveira slips out and backs away to avoid danger.
Dan Miragliotta halts the fight to stand up Rafael dos Anjos. The fight resumes with both fighters standing.
Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The people who are watching this in Malvinas Argentinas (Mendoza, Argentina) are cheering for the fighters.
Rafael dos Anjos is doing his best Floyd Mayweather impression by not engaging.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos attempts to trap Charles Oliveira in his guard.
Charles Oliveira keeps control and remains in side mount.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is hurt... He should be looking to avoid more damage or he will lose this fight.
Charles Oliveira looks to pass to mount...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? slides his knee across and achieves the mount position! Tough spot for Rafael dos Anjos.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? steps backwards and lowers his arms while breathing heavily... He seems tired.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? catch Rafael dos Anjos's right arm and tries a kimura
Crippling lock!
That kimura looks tight...
Punishing hold!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that kimura...
Punishing hold!
That kimura looks tight...
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
Rafael dos Anjos holds his own arm and struggles until he gets free
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira takes a deep breath as he passes his arm over Rafael dos Anjos shoulder and pushes his arm againts the mat!
Punishing hold!
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is locking that Americana...
That Americana from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
Dos Anjos struggles to free himself
You can see the pain reflected in Dos Anjos's eyes...
That Americana from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
Rafael dos Anjos breaks that americana attempt!
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries to keep hs position while looking to maybe begin a pounding session...
Charles Oliveira controls the situation despite Rafael dos Anjos efforts for escaping from the full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Charles Oliveira is in full mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Rafael dos Anjos tries to roll to his side and trap Charles Oliveira in his guard...
Charles Oliveira keeps good control and remains in full mount.
Dan Miragliotta stands the fighters up due to a lack of activity.
Both fighters continue the fight on their feet. You can hear how the people agree with that decision.
Brilliant combination from Charles Oliveira
that forces Dos Anjos to try and defend better.
There is a small laceration on Rafael dos Anjos's Mouth
The clock says 4:00 in the 3 round
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? and Dos Anjos circle around the center of the cage.
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? tries some clinching in order to control the fight...
Well done. What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is clinching with Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos doesn't want to clinch as he ducks under Charles Oliveira embrace and tries to move away...
Charles Oliveira pushes Dos Anjos forward and doesn't allow him to break the clinch.
Both fighters are tied in a clinch.
Charles Oliveira slightly pushes Dos Anjos into the fence and tries to calm down the action.
The referee intervenes to break the clinch.
Charles Oliveira was tooling Rafael dos Anjos for the whole fight. I don't know if it's because Rafael dos Anjos lack of fighting spirit or just of skill.
Charles Oliveira takes a few seconds to recover his breath...
The clock says 4:40 in the 3 round
Charles Oliveira fakes a punch and shows some footwork moving aside.
Every time Rafael dos Anjos attempts to get inside
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? fires a low kick.
The referee separates the fighters as the buzzer sounds.
That round was a toss up.
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Round 4
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These two fighters are showing each other a ton of respect.
Charles Oliveira jabs at Dos Anjos
hitting his chest.
The two exchange wildly
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is connecting with a few punches
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? is holding Rafael dos Anjos's left leg... He's trying to take him down.
Rafael dos Anjos loses balance and goes to the ground.
Charles Oliveira is in side mount over Rafael dos Anjos
Charles Oliveira hooks Dos Anjos's left leg and sits back for a kneebar!
Dos Anjos hyper-extended his left leg
Crippling lock!
Punishing hold!
That Kneebar from Charles Oliveira appears to be unbreakable
Crippling lock!
What the fuck is a "do Bronx"? extends his hips and it's deep. Rafael dos Anjos taps! Smart move, Rafael dos Anjos could have been seriously injured by that punishing lock.
Winner is Charles Oliveira by Submission (Kneebar) at 1:02 Round 4
Statistics: Rafael dos Anjos
Punches 8/18 (44%)
Kicks 0/0 (0%)
Clinch strikes 0/1 (0%)
Takedowns 0/2 (0%)
GnP strikes 0/2 (0%)
Submissions 3/3 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 0/0 (0%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Statistics: Charles Oliveira
Punches 20/31 (65%)
Kicks 5/6 (83%)
Clinch strikes 1/1 (100%)
Takedowns 7/7 (100%)
GnP strikes 4/5 (80%)
Submissions 11/11 (100%)
Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%)
Time on the ground 513 s
Some of these submissions tonight, i tell ya! Also, this was the official battle of the Brazils, despite Oliveira being from Da Bronx...whatever that means.
