Yves Edwards (@thugjitsumaster) vs. Rafaello Oliveira (@RafaelloTractor)
Both Edwards and Oliveira enter the Octagon with hopes of rebounding from their previous defeats to Sam Stout and Gleison Tibau.
Action began as both fighters came out swinging away looking to put an end to eachother’s night early.
Oliveira moved in on Edwards and eventually pinned him up against the cage. From the clinch, Oliveira began to land knees to the mid section of Edwards.
Finally, Edwards broke free taking the fight back to the center of the Octagon.
Oliveira appeared more explosive than ever landing combo strikes on Edwards causing him to bleed from his right eye.
Edwards had no answer for Oliveira as he rapidly began to charge.
At mid way through the 1st round of action, Edwards bounced back by landing minor combos and leg kicks.
Oliveira moved in and attempted to take Edwards down but it was stuffed as both fighters remained on their feet.
Edwards stole the momentum landing an uppercut that pushed Oliveira back for the first time in the fight.
Edwards and Oliveira began swinging away as the 1st round came to a close.
While it was nearly an even first round, the early advantage went to Oliveira due to being the aggressor and frequent combos.
When action picked back up in the second frame, both fighters continue to swing for the fences.
For a brief moment the fight went to the ground before being back on their feet just seconds later.
At the two minute point of the round, Edwards landed a right hock that sent Oliveira to the ground. It appeared as if his night was over.
But, Oliveira recovered getting back to his feet.
Edwards then connected on a vicious head kick that would keep Oliveira down for good.
Edwards began pounding away on a hurt Oliveira as the bout was called at 2:44 of the 2nd round.
Result: Yves Edwards defeats Rafaello Oliveira