Saturday, May 28, 2011

UFC 130: Gleison Tibau vs. Rafaello Oliveira

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The Matchup: A bodily imposing 155-pounder, Tibau is approximately as large a lightweight as there is at fight time. Using enhanced striking and an overpowering style, he likes to drudge down opponents.

Oliveira returns on short sign, in place of International Fight League veteran and WEC import Bart Palaszewski. Released by the UFC in March 2010 following a verdict defeat to Andre Winner, the 29-year-old Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt has flustered off four straight wins since.

If there is a difference here, it is Tibau’s size and wrestling. The American Top Team representative has revealed a gift for heaping up points and mixing in takedowns to win rounds in current trips, so this is attractive much his fight to lose. He should score on the feet, using jabs and dirty boxing in close, and then switch gears by striking takedowns, camping on top and scoring more. Watch UFC 130 Live Stream now.

The Pick: Tibau is the greater fighter on paper and has more ways over which to attain victory. He takes a choice.

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