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Vinicius Oliveira stops Andre Fili in second round at UFC Fight Night 279
Andre Fili fell to Vinicius Oliveira by second-round stoppage at UFC Fight Night 279 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Fili protested the finish to referee Herb Dean, citing strikes to the back of the head.
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Andre Fili lost to Vinicius Oliveira by second-round stoppage at UFC Fight Night 279 on Saturday in Las Vegas. The stoppage came just before the bell after Oliveira stunned Fili and landed a finishing flurry. Fili protested to referee Herb Dean immediately after the fight, claiming some of the finishing shots landed on the back of his head.
Social media footage showed Fili pointing to his head and speaking with Dean in the aftermath. Herb Dean appeared to review replays with commission observers after the contest. The sequence marks the second time in recent weeks that Dean has faced scrutiny over potential back-of-the-head strikes.
Vinicius Oliveira survived early trouble from Fili's body kicks in the opening round before rallying late in the second. Oliveira made his featherweight debut in the bout. Andre Fili's record fell to 25-14 with the loss.
Vinicius Oliveira's record improved to 24-4 with the win. com reported.
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