Oliveira Claims BMF Title, Dominates Holloway

0:00It's March 8, here's your global news in two minutes. Charles Oliveira claimed the BMF title with a unanimous decision victory over Max Holloway on Saturday night in Las Vegas. All five judges scored it, 50-45 for the 37-11 Oliveira, who dominated from the start as the third ranked lightweight. This win avenged a loss from nearly 11 years ago on August 23, 2015, when Oliveira suffered an early esophageal injury just, under two minutes in. Holloway, the fourth ranked lightweight and a heavy favorite at minus 2-35, couldn't find his rhythm against Oliveira's pressure. Oliveira controlled the fight with more strikes and better ground positions, though the crowd booed during slower stretches on the mat. In his post-fight interview, the 36-year-old Brazilian called Holloway, the toughest opponent he's faced, and praised their mutual respect. Meanwhile, in the co-main event, seventh ranked middleweight Kyle Barrao, beat eighth ranked

1:01Reineer Derritor by unanimous decision, all scores. 30-27 Unranked Bantamweight Raul Rosas Jr., also won a unanimous 30-27 decision over 13th ranked Rob Fondt. Lightweight Drew Dober knocked out Michael Johnson at 153 of the second round with consecutive left hands, while middleweight Gregory. Rodriguez dropped Bruno Ferreira with the first round right at 147 for another knockout. Support for this episode comes from our sponsor, see the description. Do not just fall asleep, drift into what you are listening to, solypello.com