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HC GRAP 18 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Emil Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oliveira darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.
Oliveira has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gustafsson is trying to keep an underhook but Oliveira manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Gustafsson
Gustafsson is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Gustafsson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Gustafsson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gustafsson defends it well.
Gustafsson tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Gustafsson is doing well to control the position and prevent Oliveira from advancing to side control.
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Gustafsson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Gustafsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Gustafsson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustafsson is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gustafsson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gustafsson wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Gustafsson defends it.
Gustafsson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Gustafsson
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Gustafsson tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gustafsson wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oliveira working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Gustafsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oliveira. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (5) Gustafsson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is letting Gustafsson control him for a moment.
Gustafsson tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
Oliveira is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 4, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gustafsson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Gustafsson
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Gustafsson maintains control.
Oliveira tries to lock up and control but Gustafsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Gustafsson's attempts to control the action.
Gustafsson is stalling here but it's allowed Oliveira to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira with the active half guard here but Gustafsson passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (10) Gustafsson
Oliveira struggling a bit here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gustafsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Oliveira has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gustafsson but great work by Oliveira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (10) Gustafsson
Gustafsson trying to remain calm as Oliveira controls from the top position.
Oliveira tries to move to mount but Gustafsson blocks the move with his legs.
Gustafsson is holding Oliveira down, trying to stall.
Oliveira wants to control but Gustafsson is keeping him busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to advance to mount but Gustafsson denies him.
Gustafsson is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Gustafsson prevents Oliveira from improving position.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gustafsson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gustafsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Gustafsson. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (14) Gustafsson
A lull in the action here.
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (14) Gustafsson
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
Gustafsson has his foot on Oliveira's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Oliveira works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Gustafsson keeps moving.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustafsson keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustafsson wins on points by 14 to 8.
After winning the bout, Emil Gustafsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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