The third fight of the night at UFC 130: Rampage vs. Hamill is Rafaello Oliveira vs. Gleison Tibau. This is a lightweight fight, meaning 155 pounds. Both men are experienced UFC veterans. Tibau accepted this fight on late notice as did Oliveira. The referee in charge of the action is Kim Winslow. Be sure to follow me on Twitter for more UFC 130 results and analysis: @MMANation.
UFC 130 Results: Gleison Tibau Chokes Out Rafaello Oliveira In Second Round
ROUND 1 - Tibau comes out southpaw, Oliveira orthodox. Fighters spend the first minute gauging timing and distance with Tibau stalking. Front kick from Oliveira. Tibau drives Oliveira to the mat, but Oliveira uses a butterfly hook to create space and stand. Hard counter left hand from Tibau. Now Oliveira doing the stalking and pushing forward. Left hand nails Oliveira’s face, but doesn’t rock him. HARD left hand again from Tibau and the ATT product takes Oliveira back to the ground with a double. Tibau working from Oliveria’s full guard. Oliveira stands and gets drilled by another left hand from Tibau.
SBNation.com scores this round 10-9 Tibau.
ROUND 2 - Oliveira starts out aggressive and Tibau greets him with a hard left straight. Nice knee to the midsection by Oliveira. Both fighters exchange left hands. Tibau, with no set up, picks up Oliveira and drives him to the mat. In a scramble Tibau nearly lands a head and arm triangle, but can’t. However, a short left hand drops Oliveira and now Tibau is in back mount. Tibau gets the rear naked choke grip and Oliveira taps.
UFC 130 results: Gleison Tibau defeats Rafaello Oliveira by submission (rear naked choke) at 3:28 of round 2.
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