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Event:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 4
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Zorro throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Oliveira .
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zorro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zorro looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zorro looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zorro! #REVR#
Oliveira tries to bench press Zorro off him but Zorro keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Zorro throwing shots but Oliveira is blocking nicely.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zorro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zorro's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Oliveira looking to break Zorro's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zorro remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Oliveira will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Oliveira trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zorro has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Zorro trying to get back to his feet but Oliveira is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zorro has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zorro is trying to break free.
#T2#
Zorro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Zorro is in a bad position with Oliveira working for a choke. Zorro manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Oliveira is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zorro working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira 's head.
Zorro with a nice head shot there.
Zorro trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to sweep here but Zorro controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Zorro controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Oliveira throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Zorro escapes and throws Oliveira 's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SU#
Zorro stands up.
Zorro tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Oliveira swivels and escapes.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zorro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zorro tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zorro is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Zorro is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Zorro is now in Oliveira 's guard. A big mistake from Oliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Oliveira is looking to sweep but instead, Zorro has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marko Zorro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Zorro sprawls well.
Zorro shoots in but no luck this time.
Oliveira with the counter takedown but Zorro avoids it easily.
Zorro looks for a takedown but Oliveira sprawls well.
Zorro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zorro won't be happy with that.
Zorro is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliveira advances nicely into full mount. #SUB2#
Oliveira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Zorro is working to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looking to control but Zorro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Zorro sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Oliveira uses his free foot to push down on Zorro's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zorro.
Zorro stops Oliveira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zorro tries to reverse the position but Oliveira maintains control.
Oliveira works his way to his opponent's back.
Oliveira is riding his opponent, not letting Zorro buck him off.
Oliveira is looking to control Zorro but Zorro is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2##SUB2#
Oliveira tightening his grip on Zorro, looking for the choke.
Zorro looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3##SUB2#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zorro tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Zorro is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Oliveira gets his way!
#SUB2#
Oliveira is persistently looking for the submission but Zorro is defending it well.
#T4#
Zorro is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Zorro knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Zorro for a finish. #SUB2#
Oliveira working for a choke but Zorro is defending well.
Zorro wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chales Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Oliveira scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zorro can't do much from the bottom here.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Zorro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zorro is trying to improve his position.
Oliveira moves into full mount!
Chales Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looking to control but Zorro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T1#
Oliveira might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zorro haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zorro is trying to reverse the position but instead Oliveira has taken his back - oops!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Oliveira 's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Zorro is controlling Oliveira 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. #T2#
Zorro wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zorro is one step ahead there.
Zorro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Oliveira pushes a forearm under Zorro's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zorro is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chales Oliveira !
During a confident post fight interview, Chales Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 3
Date: Oct 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Tsuyoi slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tsuyoi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tsuyoi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Oliveira gets the takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Oliveira has an Americana. Tsuyoi didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Oliveira is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Oliveira hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chales Oliveira !
An out of breath Chales Oliveira thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Lanister shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Oliveira keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Oliveira gets full guard.#SUB#
Lanister has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Oliveira to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lanister is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Oliveira pulls down on the head and he's put Lanister to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chales Oliveira !
A relieved looking Chales Oliveira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 694 Round 1
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mclean.
Oliveira really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Oliveira decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mclean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Oliveira prevents Mclean from standing back up.
Mclean is refusing to be controlled, as Oliveira sits in half guard.
Oliveira prevents Mclean from standing back up.
#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Mclean defends the submission attempt.
Mclean manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean is pulling down on Oliveira 's head to control his posture.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mclean is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mclean is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mclean manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Mclean wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mclean is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira .
Mclean's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mclean doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mclean manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Mclean makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mclean stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira .
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mclean lands a couple of elbows.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Oliveira is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Mclean is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oliveira 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oliveira 's back!
Mclean keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Mclean has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Oliveira has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T4#
Mclean trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oliveira doesn't escape.
Mclean throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Oliveira !
Mclean is trying to stick to Oliveira 's back but Oliveira is turning into Mclean. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mclean's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Oliveira .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mclean trying to control the position.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Brad Mclean will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mclean wants to counter with a clinch but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Mclean sprawls well.#TD#
Oliveira shoots in and gets a takedown into Mclean's guard.
Mclean is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#ES2#
Mclean pushes Oliveira off and scrambles back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mclean.
Mclean fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chales Oliveira . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Oliveira gets a takedown into half guard.#T1#
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Mclean wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is pressing down on Mclean's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mclean is holding on for now.
Mclean tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Mclean scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Oliveira manages to mount him!
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira trying to control but Mclean is having none of it.
Mclean is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mclean tries to control the position but Oliveira now has his back.
Mclean tries to break free.
Will Oliveira go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Mclean is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Oliveira gets his way!
#T3##SUB#
Oliveira looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Mclean taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chales Oliveira !
During a confident post fight interview, Chales Oliveira thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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