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Event:
HC GRAP 19
Date: May 02, 2024 |
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 4 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; African King!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
King clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
King manages to pull guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira trying to control but King is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #T2#
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (3) vs (0) King#SUB#
Oliveira tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
Oliveira trying to control the position but King is working away.
Oliveira works to advance to full mount. King defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (5) vs (0) King#SUB#
Oliveira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Oliveira pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oliveira trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Oliveira with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Oliveira tries to control but King wriggling away. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But King has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from King! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) King
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
King wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T5#
Oliveira keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, King has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T6#
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
King trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
King wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
King keeps trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB2#
King is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (7) vs (2) King
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB2#
King looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira stays in close to King's body and controls the position. #T8##SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
King working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira passes King's left leg - he's now in half guard.
King trying to hold on to Oliveira's head to control him but Oliveira postures up.
Oliveira prevents King from improving his position.#T9#
Oliveira wants to control but King is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. King doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but King is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
King felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB2#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10#
King is concentrating on defense, preventing Oliveira from advancing position.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
King trying to control here.
King 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (7) vs (6) King#SUB2#
King working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
#T11#
King not allowing Oliveira to control his hands.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to roll but King sticks to his back.
King wants to control but Oliveira manages to buck him off and is now in King's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (9) vs (6) King
Oliveira trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
King not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
King is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB2#
King working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (12) vs (6) King
Oliveira gets to mount! King was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Oliveira (14) vs (6) King#T13#
King is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
King is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King wants to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.#SUB#
Oliveira has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T14#
Oliveira prevents King from getting the reversal.
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but King is squirming around nicely.
Oliveira controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira prevents King from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
In his post fight interview, Archie Oliveira started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 18
Date: Apr 25, 2024 |
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.#CL#
Oliveira darts in and clinches Gustafsson up against the cage.#TD#
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.#SUB#
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.#T1#
Gustafsson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gustafsson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
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.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#T2#
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.#T3##SUB#
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. #SUB#
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. #T4##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
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.#T5#
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. #SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gustafsson is aware though and is defending well.#T6#
Gustafsson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Gustafsson defends it easily.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Gustafsson passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Gustafsson moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Oliveira. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (2) vs (5) Gustafsson#T7#
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. #T8##SUB2#
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.#T9##SUB#
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.#T10#
Gustafsson in side control, just content to control the action for now. #SUB2#
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. #T11#
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.#SUB#
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. #T12#
Oliveira controlling the position from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Gustafsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Who's going to make the next move?#T13#
Gustafsson is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it. #SUB#
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#T14#
Gustafsson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Gustafsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.#SUB2#
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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Event:
HC GRAP 17
Date: Apr 16, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 11 losses; Jon Rambo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Oliveira looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rambo
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #T1#
Rambo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rambo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Rambo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rambo manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Rambo's guard.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rambo controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Rambo working a defensive guard here.
Oliveira is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rambo is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rambo has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oliveira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rambo
Rambo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rambo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Oliveira is looking to take Rambo's back but instead Rambo gets back to half guard. Nice work. #T6##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage.
Rambo is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira wants to pass to mount but Rambo is defending the position. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Oliveira in particular looking to stall.
Rambo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T7#
Rambo is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rambo is working away.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rambo defends it well. #T8#
Rambo gets full guard.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Oliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rambo looking to control.
Rambo keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T9#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Rambo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Rambo is still trying to improve position.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T10##SUB#
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! Rambo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) Rambo#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
Rambo stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Oliveira looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rambo has picked Oliveira up and slammed him! Oliveira can't keep hold of the triangle and Rambo manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (5) Rambo#T11#
Rambo wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Rambo working away.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rambo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Rambo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T12##SUB2#
Rambo wants to work for an arm triangle but Oliveira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rambo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Rambo is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira trying to control but Rambo postures up.
Rambo is keen to just control but Oliveira is a slippery customer.
Rambo is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.#T14#
Rambo trying to mount his opponent but Oliveira defends it.
Rambo keeps trying to improve his position.
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.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Rambo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Rambo is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Oliveira gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 6 to 5.
A very excited looking Archie Oliveira rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 16
Date: Apr 04, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Woodie Maykit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Oliveira forces Maykit back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Oliveira has clasped his hands together around Maykit's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Maykit (0) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (2) vs (4) Oliveira#SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Maykit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maykit passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (5) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maykit staying calm.
Oliveira is trying to work for a sweep but Maykit has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Maykit (7) vs (4) Oliveira#T1#
Maykit controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maykit tries to control but Oliveira wriggling away.
Oliveira wants to control but Maykit is having none of it.
Maykit controlling from mount. #T2#
Oliveira wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (10) vs (4) Oliveira
Oliveira holding on to Maykit's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Maykit gets his hands free as Oliveira looks to control.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Maykit keeps control of the position easily here as Oliveira tries to buck him off.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
#T3##SUB#
Oliveira preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Maykit.
Oliveira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Maykit has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Maykit pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (13) vs (4) Oliveira#T4#
Maykit works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Maykit (16) vs (4) Oliveira
Maykit biding his time, looking for the opening.
Maykit doesn't have the hooks in and Oliveira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (16) vs (6) Oliveira
Maykit keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Maykit trying to control the position here.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Maykit is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira trying to control but Maykit is working from the bottom.
Oliveira being controlled here momentarily.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself. #T6#
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (16) vs (9) Oliveira
Maykit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oliveira's best efforts.
Maykit is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but Maykit is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oliveira to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Maykit defends the submission attempt.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is defending well.
Maykit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Maykit can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maykit trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Maykit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Death By Snu Snu, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Oliveira is looking to stall here but Maykit recovers full guard.
Maykit has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maykit is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Maykit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maykit pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Maykit looking to control.
Maykit is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Maykit pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Maykit keeps moving.
Maykit managing to control the position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Maykit is keeping the position.#T11#
Maykit controlling Oliveira's posture.
Oliveira is pushing down on Maykit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maykit is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Oliveira passes into side control, despite Maykit's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (16) vs (12) Oliveira
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maykit keeps working.
Maykit can't do much from the bottom here. #T12#
Oliveira trying to control the position but Maykit is working away. #SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Maykit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Maykit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Maykit (18) vs (12) Oliveira
Maykit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Maykit stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.#T13#
Maykit looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Maykit defends easily.
Maykit advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Maykit (21) vs (12) Oliveira#T14#
Oliveira stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Maykit controls the position.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maykit wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira prevents Maykit from moving into mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maykit takes the fight on points by 21 to 12.
Woodie Maykit retains his super heavyweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Woodie Maykit waved his t-shirt featuring Hawaii Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 15
Date: Mar 28, 2024 |
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 6 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Jamal Hudak!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Oliveira clinches up with Hudak and pushes him back against the cage.
Oliveira gets underhooks to prevent Hudak's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Oliveira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hudak wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Hudak is proving a slippery customer.
Hudak wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Oliveira controlling the position.
Hudak engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hudak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hudak has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hudak looking to improve position, pressing down on Oliveira's thigh with his hand. Oliveira seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hudak paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hudak's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Oliveira picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 14
Date: Mar 18, 2024 |
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 5 wins and 2 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ceasar Rules!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Oliveira manages to pull guard.
Rules tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Rules controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Oliveira seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rules won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SUB#
Rules avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rules working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Rules trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rules is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Rules is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Rules
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira won't allow Rules to sweep him here.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rules swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Rules escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Oliveira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2##SUB2#
Rules working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Rules throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (0) Rules
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rules sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Rules defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.
Rules is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Rules is working away. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rules tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Rules gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rules looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Rules's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rules is holding on for now. #T4#
Oliveira is trying to control. Rules wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rules moves into full guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (0) Rules
Rules 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 (2) Rules
Oliveira is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Oliveira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rules. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Rules is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage.
Rules prevents Oliveira from improving his position.#SUB2#
Rules is working for a submission of some sort.
#T6#
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Rules working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Oliveira's thigh. Oliveira counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rules trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rules wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #T7#
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rules wants to advance to full mount but Oliveira doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Rules from controlling successfully.
Rules pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Oliveira defends it well. #SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura but Oliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rules to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold. #T8#
Rules is trying to control the action in half guard but Oliveira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Rules is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Rules has control of the leg.
Rules seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T9##SUB2#
Rules is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Rules eventually gives up the hold.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules postures up.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing Rules from advancing position. #SUB2#
Rules looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira is trying to control but Rules passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (5) Rules#T10#
Rules wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well. #T11#
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira can't do much from the bottom here. #T12##SUB2#
Rules is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Rules postures up.#SUB2#
Rules wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Rules goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Oliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Rules's guard! Nice work there by Oliveira! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (10) vs (5) Rules
Oliveira works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T13##SUB2#
Rules looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rules is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rules keeps working. #SUB#
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rules sees it coming and defends easily.#T14##SUB2#
Rules actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Rules is defending well.
Rules 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (10) vs (9) Rules
Well, with Rules on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oliveira is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Oliveira breaks Rules's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (12) vs (9) Rules
Rules is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control but Rules is working from the bottom.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Rules is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira is pushing down on Rules's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rules is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Archie Oliveira decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
HC MMA 7
Date: Mar 04, 2024 |
#R1#
Coker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Coker tries to pull guard but Oliveira holds him up against the cage and eventually Coker drops back down to his feet.
Coker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Coker has double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coker.#BC2#
Coker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Oliveira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to control but Coker is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coker defends it well.
Coker is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Coker defends it well.
Coker looks like he's trying to stand up.
#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Coker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Oliveira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Coker could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oliveira has cracked it and Coker is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 12
Date: Feb 27, 2024 |
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Kristof Pardi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Patrick Alders and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Pardi clinches up with Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Pardi gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pardi (2) vs (0) Oliveira
Pardi controlling from the top position.
Pardi passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pardi prevents Oliveira from improving his position.#T1#
Oliveira has a hand on Pardi's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Pardi takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (5) vs (0) Oliveira
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pardi avoids the attempt from Oliveira to control.#T2#
Pardi controlling the pace for now.
Oliveira is looking to get to half guard.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Pardi content just to control the position here.
We've been hearing good reports from Pardi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pardi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Oliveira regains half guard.
Pardi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliveira is controlling Pardi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pardi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to control but Pardi is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
Oliveira tries to roll over but Pardi keeps him under control.
Oliveira is concentrating on defense, preventing Pardi from advancing position.
Oliveira won't allow Pardi to pass to mount.
Oliveira has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pardi is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Pardi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pardi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T5#
Pardi works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pardi (8) vs (0) Oliveira
Pardi controls the position from side control.
Pardi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Oliveira for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Oliveira is trying to work for a sweep but Pardi has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pardi (10) vs (0) Oliveira
Oliveira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Pardi pushes him away.
Pardi tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Oliveira wants to control but Pardi is having none of it.#T7#
Pardi controlling from mount.
Oliveira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oliveira is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Oliveira has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Pardi (13) vs (0) Oliveira
Pardi trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Oliveira doesn't escape. #T8#
Oliveira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
Pardi slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#T9#
Will Pardi go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Pardi is not going to allow Oliveira to sit and survive in this position.
Pardi biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pardi gets his hands free as Oliveira looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Oliveira trying to control the hands but Pardi breaks the grip. #T10#
I really don't envy Oliveira right now.
Pardi is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Pardi controlling well, preventing Oliveira from escaping the position.
Pardi biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Oliveira right now.
What can Oliveira do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T11#
Pardi is hanging on to Oliveira's back as he tries to escape.
Oliveira looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Pardi really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Oliveira.
Oliveira tries to roll but Pardi sticks to his back.
#T12#
Oliveira trying to control but not successfully.
Oliveira is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Pardi not allowing Oliveira to control his hands.
I really don't envy Oliveira right now.
#T13#
Pardi controlling from the back.
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Pardi keeps control of the position.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Pardi manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pardi controlling from the back.
Pardi keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
#T14#
Oliveira trying to control the hands but Pardi won't let him.
Pardi is riding his opponent, not letting Oliveira buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pardi takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Kristof Pardi retains his super heavyweight title! |
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Event:
HC GRAP 11
Date: Feb 19, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Marquis Chriss! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Taro Takaoka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chriss moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chriss avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Chriss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL2#
Oliveira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Oliveira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Oliveira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Chriss might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Chriss looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Oliveira 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.#SUB2#
Oliveira is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chriss frees his head nicely. Oh but Oliveira has switched to an armbar! Chriss is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
HC GRAP 10
Date: Feb 07, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 1 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Sergei Sokolov!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Sokolov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (0) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Sokolov stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Sokolov controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Sokolov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Oliveira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Oliveira has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Sokolov
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Sokolov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is really struggling to control Sokolov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sokolov wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Sokolov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sokolov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Sokolov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sokolov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oliveira trying to control but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Sokolov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Sokolov trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
Sokolov is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Sokolov is trying to control the position but Oliveira postures up.
Sokolov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oliveira advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (2) Sokolov
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
You can see the frustration on Sokolov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Sokolov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Sokolov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sokolov trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Sokolov has his hands clasped together around Oliveira's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but Sokolov defending well.
Sokolov has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Tokyo All-Stars. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T5#
Sokolov is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Sokolov is working from the bottom.
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard but Oliveira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (2) Sokolov
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokolov has escaped the position, nice work there. #T6##SUB#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sokolov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sokolov tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira just content to control the position.
Sokolov is trying to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sokolov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sokolov, who protects the arm well.
Sokolov tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position.
Sokolov is trying to escape the position but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Sokolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sokolov can't do much from the bottom here. #T8##SUB#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sokolov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sokolov struggling a bit here.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Sokolov is defending well. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokolov has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Oliveira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T9#
Sokolov holding on.
The referee asks Oliveira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliveira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sokolov regains half guard.
Oliveira is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (11) vs (2) Sokolov
Sokolov is trying to improve his position.#T10#
Oliveira wants to control but Sokolov is keeping him busy.
Oliveira working away.
Sokolov tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T11#
Sokolov is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sokolov trying to control here.
Sokolov is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Sokolov is a slippery customer.
Sokolov is trying to get back to full guard.
Sokolov desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Sokolov is defending against the submission attempts here by Oliveira.
#T12#
Sokolov wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sokolov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Oliveira trying to control from half guard but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Sokolov wants to sweep but Oliveira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (14) vs (2) Sokolov#T13#
Sokolov tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Sokolov is working away.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sokolov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Sokolov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Sokolov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sokolov is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sokolov keeps working.
Sokolov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (14) vs (4) Sokolov
Sokolov is looking to advance position but Oliveira won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sokolov wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it.
Sokolov is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Oliveira seems keen to control Sokolov's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 14 to 4.
Archie Oliveira bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 4
Date: Jan 11, 2024 |
#R1#
Oliveira shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wong defends it nicely.#CL2#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Oliveira jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Wong pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Wong wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wong wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Wong is stalling in the full guard.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wong is one step ahead there. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Wong is proving a slippery customer.
Wong is pushing down on Oliveira's leg trying to pass to half guard. Oliveira is fighting to maintain full guard but Wong has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to control but Wong is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Wong looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Wong is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Wong is working for a kimura but Oliveira is defending it quite comfortably.
#T3#
Oliveira trying to hold on to Wong's head to control him but Wong postures up.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Wong, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Wong throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oliveira was covering up waiting for the punch and Wong finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position here.
Wong wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T4#
Wong content to stall in guard here.
Wong postures up.
Wong wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wong postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ty Wong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Oliveira clinches.
Wong tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Oliveira lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Wong is having none of it.
Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wong wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Oliveira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wong not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Wong keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Archie Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wong lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Wong trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Wong is really struggling to control Oliveira but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Our spies down at at 4 inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Oliveira looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Wong prevents Oliveira from improving his position.
Wong trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away. #T2##SUB#
Wong in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Oliveira tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ty Wong!
A victorious Ty Wong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
HC Grappling 7
Date: Jan 09, 2024 |
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 3 wins and 0 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Daaniel Teteny!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Teteny scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Oliveira (0) vs (4) Teteny
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Teteny keeps moving and retains side control.
Teteny trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Oliveira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Oliveira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Teteny's best efforts.#SUB2#
Teteny is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Oliveira is just riding it out for now. Teteny eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Oliveira manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Teteny trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Teteny advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (7) Teteny#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (7) Teteny
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliveira is looking to pass into half guard but Teteny pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Teteny is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (9) Teteny#T2##SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Teteny doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Teteny manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Teteny has gone for a leg lock! Oliveira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (9) Teteny
Oliveira is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T3#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teteny looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teteny looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teteny! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (4) vs (13) Teteny
Teteny is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Oliveira's shoulder. That is not cool.
Teteny wants to control for a moment but Oliveira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Teteny is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Teteny is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Teteny, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Teteny is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Teteny is trying to work for a kimura but Oliveira is defending well.
#T5#
Oliveira tries to roll over but Teteny keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Teteny is looking for a kimura here.
Oliveira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Teteny trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (6) vs (13) Teteny#T6#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Teteny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teteny pulls Oliveira in close to his closed guard and prevents Oliveira from doing any damage or advancing position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Teteny is keeping the position.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.
Teteny keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #T7#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now.
Teteny wants to sweep but no luck.
Teteny is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back, looking for a kneebar! Teteny looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Teteny looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Teteny! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Oliveira (6) vs (17) Teteny#SUB2#
Teteny swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Teteny's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (8) vs (17) Teteny
Oliveira trying to control but Teteny is working from the bottom.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Teteny is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Teteny keeps moving. #SUB2#
Teteny has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Oliveira should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Teteny has tightened it up now! Oliveira should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Daaniel Teteny! |
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Event:
Hawaii MMA 3
Date: Dec 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Lalla throws a lazy right hand but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lalla fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lalla is fending him off so far but Oliveira persists. Nope, Lalla circles away and we're back to standing.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lalla manages to avoid it.
Lalla displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
Lalla throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Oliveira shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lalla is trying to defend but Oliveira finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lalla wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is pressing down on Lalla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lalla is holding on for now.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Lalla is in trouble now - Oliveira has advanced to mount!
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to take his opponent's back but Lalla doesn't allow it.
Oliveira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
Lalla can't escape the position.
#T2#
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Lalla is squirming around nicely.
Lalla wants to control but Oliveira is having none of it.
We've been hearing good reports from Lalla's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Oliveira is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lalla to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lalla shrugs it off.
Lalla is desperately trying to improve his position but Oliveira has a good base and remains in mount.
Oliveira content just to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lalla tries to lock up and control but Oliveira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lalla is trying to escape the mount.
Oliveira is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3#
Lalla tries to improve his position but instead Oliveira has taken his back! #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, Lalla has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB2#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lalla can't escape the position.
Lalla trying to control the hands but Oliveira breaks the grip.
Lalla is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lalla tries to roll but Oliveira sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lalla is defending well though. Oliveira let's go of the attempt for now.
Lalla is keeping busy.
#T4##SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish. #SUB2#
Oliveira tightening his grip on Lalla, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lalla knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lalla for a finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to stick to Lalla's back but Lalla is turning into Oliveira. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Oliveira's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Lalla.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Oliveira dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Lalla closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lalla lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lalla avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lalla is one step ahead there. #T1#
Oliveira controlling the position.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lalla drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Oliveira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lalla has Oliveira in his guard.#REVB#
Oliveira is pushing down on Lalla's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lalla is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira is trying to control. Lalla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Archie Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lalla tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lalla wants to control but Oliveira postures up.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Oliveira takes a little break here. Lalla wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee asks Oliveira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Oliveira prefers to stall for the moment though.
Oliveira tries to stand but Lalla is controlling his head.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Lalla is working away. #T4#
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.
Oliveira working away.#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lalla is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lalla's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lalla is working hard here to advance position.
Oliveira wants to control but Lalla is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira has a takedown stuffed.
Lalla shoots for a double leg takedown but Oliveira sprawls well. He's pushed Lalla's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lalla sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Oliveira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jaro Lalla has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lalla sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lalla shoots in for a double leg but Oliveira sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Lalla closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Oliveira to the mat! Oliveira manages to get full guard. #T1#
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lalla seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lalla's guard. #REVB#
Lalla keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lalla's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Lalla is trying to control Oliveira's posture. Oliveira takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Lalla! Oliveira is rotating here... this could be the end... Lalla is out! Oliveira has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 4
Date: Dec 12, 2023 |
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 2 wins and 0 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 24 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Oliveira shoots in for a double leg but Saldini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Saldini changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saldini avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Saldini sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Saldini drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Oliveira defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saldini keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Oliveira drives through and clinches with Saldini against the cage.
#TD#
Oliveira pulls guard effortlessly. #T1#
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Oliveira controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
Saldini controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Saldini defends it easily.
#T2#
Saldini slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Saldini looking to pass the guard.
Saldini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.#T3#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Saldini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (3) Saldini
Saldini content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.#T4#
A lull in the action here as Saldini stalls from top position.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Saldini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Saldini working away.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but Oliveira denies him.
Saldini trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. #T5#
Saldini controls the position.
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Saldini controlling the position.
Oliveira wants to control but Saldini postures up.#SUB2#
Saldini wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well. #T6#
Oliveira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (3) Saldini
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira seems to be working for a kimura but Saldini defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard but Oliveira has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (5) vs (3) Saldini
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.#T7##SUB#
Oliveira is working for a kimura but Saldini is defending it quite comfortably.
Saldini wants to sweep but Oliveira has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (8) vs (3) Saldini#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saldini has escaped the position, nice work there.
Saldini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Saldini is right now. #T8#
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Oliveira's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Saldini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Saldini.
Oliveira stands and throws Saldini's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (11) vs (3) Saldini
Saldini manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (11) vs (5) Saldini
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Saldini passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (11) vs (8) Saldini#T9#
Saldini wants to control the pace but Oliveira is squirming around nicely.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Oliveira wants to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Oliveira is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Oliveira (11) vs (11) Saldini#T10#
Saldini keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Oliveira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Saldini controlling from the back.
Oliveira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saldini's guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (13) vs (11) Saldini#T11#
Oliveira pushing down on Saldini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saldini is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira trying to control from Saldini's half guard. Saldini has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Saldini keeps moving.
Saldini is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira is fighting to break Saldini's control of his arms but Saldini is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (16) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Oliveira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (19) vs (11) Saldini
Saldini is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira trying to control the position but Saldini is working away.
Saldini tries to improve position but can't. #T13##SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Oliveira working away.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Saldini sneaks back into half guard.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (22) vs (11) Saldini#T14#
Saldini tries to hold on but Oliveira pushes him away.
Oliveira wants to control the pace but Saldini is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Oliveira goes for an armbar but Saldini turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Saldini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (22) vs (13) Saldini
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 22 to 13.
Archie Oliveira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 2
Date: Dec 04, 2023 |
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Archie Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 15 losses; Jaro Lalla!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lalla is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Oliveira to keep the fight standing.
Lalla goes for a takedown attempt but Oliveira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lalla shoots for a takedown but Oliveira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archie Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaro Lalla.#TD#
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (0) Lalla
Oliveira trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lalla manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (2) vs (2) Lalla
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but Lalla is proving a slippery customer.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Lalla being controlled here momentarily.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now.
Lalla keeps trying to improve his position.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oliveira is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Oliveira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lalla is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Lalla from controlling successfully.
Lalla looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (4) vs (2) Lalla
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (7) vs (2) Lalla#SUB#
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Lalla is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Oliveira working away.#T4#
Lalla is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lalla has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla struggling a bit here.
Lalla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira controls the position.
Lalla is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #T5#
Lalla sneaks back into half guard.
Lalla tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Oliveira keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lalla is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Lalla has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T6#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Lalla being controlled here, momentarily.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Lalla is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Oliveira passes Lalla's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oliveira prevents Lalla from improving his position.#T7#
Lalla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Lalla trying to control here.
Lalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Oliveira is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
Oliveira controlling the action here.
Lalla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8##SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Lalla is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lalla trying to control here.
#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a kimura but Lalla is defending it quite comfortably.
Oliveira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #T9##SUB#
Oliveira looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lalla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Oliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalla wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lalla looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T10#
Oliveira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (10) vs (2) Lalla
Lalla is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Oliveira has control of Lalla's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lalla regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lalla has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Oliveira (13) vs (2) Lalla#SUB#
Oliveira is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T11#
Lalla breaks Oliveira's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (13) vs (4) Lalla
Lalla postures up.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Lalla looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oliveira (15) vs (4) Lalla#SUB2#
Lalla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira trying to control but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Lalla keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T12##SUB2#
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Oliveira won't allow Lalla to sweep him here.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Oliveira controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is keeping the position.
Oliveira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T13#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Lalla keeps moving.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Lalla trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lalla defends it well. #SUB#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
Well, if Oliveira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T14#
Lalla has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Lalla is defending well.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lalla! Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (18) vs (4) Lalla#SUB#
Oliveira looking to secure an arm triangle but Lalla defends it well.
Lalla manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
Archie Oliveira thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Hawaii Grappling 1
Date: Nov 20, 2023 |
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 0 wins and 0 losses; Hot Water! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Water closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Oliveira has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Water uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Hawaii Gym inform us that Oliveira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Water not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Oliveira looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliveira, not yet.
Water trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Water stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Water stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Water has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Water (3) vs (0) Oliveira
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Water content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Oliveira is trying to control Water's posture but Water avoids it.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Water wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Oliveira, who protects the arm well.
Oliveira gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Water in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Water sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
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. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (3) vs (2) Oliveira
Water is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Oliveira passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Water! Score +3 for passing guard: Water (3) vs (5) Oliveira#T3#
Oliveira avoids the attempt from Water to control.
Oliveira fails to advance to Water's back.
Oliveira moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Water (3) vs (8) Oliveira#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Water knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Water for a finish.
Water is holding onto Oliveira's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#SUB2#
Oliveira working for the choke. #T4##SUB2#
Oliveira is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Water has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Water tries to roll but Oliveira sticks to his back.
Well, with Oliveira on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Water is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Water is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Oliveira working for a choke but Water is defending well. #SUB2#
Oliveira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Water is defending well though. Oliveira let's go of the attempt for now.
Oliveira controlling well, preventing Water from escaping the position.
#T5#
Oliveira controls the action.#SUB2#
Water 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 has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Water is trying to break free.
#T6##SUB2#
Oliveira patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Water defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (5) vs (8) Oliveira
Oliveira is trying to keep Water in close.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but instead Water has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Water is controlling the pace.
#T7#
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Water passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Water (8) vs (8) Oliveira
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Water keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T8#
Water is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to regain half guard here but Water keeps moving and retains side control.
Water trying to control the position but Oliveira is working away. #T9#
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Water 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 Water but great work by Oliveira. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Water (8) vs (12) Oliveira
Water tries to improve position but can't.
Oliveira controls the position from side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Water is right now. #SUB2#
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but Water sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (10) vs (12) Oliveira#T10#
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Water might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Water wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
Water trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Water is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Oliveira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Water stays in close to Oliveira's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Water slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Water defends easily.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Water from controlling successfully.
Water looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T12#
Water trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Oliveira manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (10) vs (14) Oliveira
Water keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Water keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Oliveira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Water is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Water has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (12) vs (14) Oliveira#T13#
Water looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Water (12) vs (16) Oliveira#SUB#
Water looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Water controlling the position.#SUB#
Water has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Water tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Water keeps moving.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Water is keeping the position.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.
Water wants to improve his position but Oliveira is controlling well.
Oliveira is keen to just control but Water is a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Water is defending well. #SUB#
Water is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Oliveira pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliveira wins on points by 16 to 12.
A victorious Archie Oliveira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 183
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Jacquin sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Jacquin throws out a counter right but Oliveira avoids it with no problem.#TD#
Oliveira is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jacquin can't fight it off and eventually Oliveira manages to take the fight to the floor. Jacquin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira advances position into side control!#SUB#
Oliveira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Oliveira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jacquin struggling a bit here.
Jacquin is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Check out the look on Oliveira's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Jacquin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Oliveira off and has taken his back!#T1#
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Jacquin keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jacquin is hanging on to Oliveira's back as he tries to escape.
Oliveira staying busy and making it hard for Jacquin to control. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for the choke from the back.
Oliveira rolls, trying to escape but Jacquin keeps control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Jacquin has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2#
Jacquin working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well. #T2#
Jacquin is looking to control Oliveira but Oliveira is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Oliveira defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira turns into Jacquin and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira postures up.
#T3#
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Jacquin is keeping the position.
Jacquin is adopting a defensive guard.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Jacquin is retaining full guard.
Oliveira works over Jacquin with some ground and pound from guard.
Jacquin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oliveira is one step ahead there.
Jacquin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jacquin is continuing to stall.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jacquin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jacquin is adopting a defensive guard.
Jacquin working a defensive guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira is pushing down on Jacquin's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jacquin is fighting to maintain full guard but Oliveira has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jacquin wants to sweep but Oliveira has passed to side control!
Jacquin manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Oliveira is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jacquin reverses the position - he's now on top in Oliveira's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Jacquin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Oliveira's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Oliveira lands in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira wants to advance to full mount but Jacquin doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #SUB2#
Jacquin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliveira defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jacquin controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Oliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Jacquin looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacquin, not yet.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jacquin keeping moving, preventing Oliveira from controlling successfully.
Oliveira is working Jacquin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jacquin's head.
Jacquin wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Jacquin looking for subs off his back but Oliveira has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jacquin trying to control from the bottom.
Jacquin won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount. #T2##SUB#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Jacquin is defending well.
Oliveira wants to free his trapped foot but Jacquin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jacquin is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold. #SU#
Oliveira stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Jacquin to get to his feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Oliveira. #T3#
Oliveira trying to control the action but Jacquin is working from the bottom.
Jacquin is trying to control Oliveira's posture but Oliveira avoids it.
Oliveira working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Jacquin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Who's going to make the next move?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Jacquin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jacquin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jacquin can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacquin is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Jacquin stops Oliveira from passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Jacquin keeping his opponent close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Oliveira dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jacquin as he avoids it easily.
Jacquin connects with a single shot there.
Jacquin stuffs the takedown.
Oliveira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jacquin.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Jacquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Jacquin, which made it look bad.
Jacquin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Oliveiras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jacquin counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira staying out of range there.#TD#
Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Jacquin's guard.
Jacquin wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Jacquin controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacquin can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacquin is trying to control but can't.
Jacquin tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jacquin is trying to maintain the position but Oliveira is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacquin gets full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira pushes down on Jacquin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jacquin is looking to control Oliveira's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacquin avoid being mounted?
Jacquin moves into full guard.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira postures up in Jacquin's guard and throws a big left but Jacquin blocks it.
Jacquin trying to control the position.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira is nestled in close to Jacquin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T3#
Jacquin tries to roll over but Oliveira keeps him under control.
Archie Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jacquin is trying to get back to full guard.
Jacquin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jacquin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Jacquin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T4#
Jacquin is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Oliveira reverses the position - he's now on top in Jacquin's guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Jacquin.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jacquin's guard.
Oliveira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jacquin can do to turn this around?
Oliveira moves into full mount! Jacquin won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Oliveira swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jacquin is now in Oliveira's guard. A big mistake from Oliveira there, giving up the dominant position!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacquin advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eric Jacquin.
I think Jacquin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
RISE 175
Date: Jun 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Berge misses with an uppercut
and Oliveira counters with a nice uppercut.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berge has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Berge scores with a nice head shot.#TD2#
Berge dives in and scores a takedown into Oliveira's guard.
Berge wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Berge tries to pass.
Berge looking to sit in guard and control but Oliveira gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oliveira content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Berge has locked up a guillotine! Berge's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Oliveira is holding on here and Berge must be using up a lot of energy. Oliveira has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Berge gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tobias Berge!
In his post fight interview, Tobias Berge started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
RISE 163
Date: Apr 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Oliveira or perhaps it was just good defense by Newsome, which made it look bad.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Newsome! But no joy.#TD#
Oliveira feints and as Newsome raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Newsome can do anything to dispel that myth.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newsome swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Newsome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsome manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Newsome's guard.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Newsome works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Newsome is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newsome is keeping the position for now.
Newsome really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Oliveira. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Newsome pulls Oliveira in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Newsome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsome manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Newsome's guard.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oliveira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Oliveira postures up in Newsome's guard and throws a big left but Newsome blocks it.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Newsome has wrist control.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Newsome is retaining full guard.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Newsome keeping full guard, as Oliveira tries to pass.
Newsome trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira throws a big right hand that misses.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Oliveira with a flurry of punches that miss.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oliveira looks to clinch
enabling Newsome to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Newsome wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira dives in for a single leg takedown but Newsome sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Newsome was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Newsome gets underhooks to prevent Oliveira's takedown attempt.
Oliveira is trying to drag Newsome to the mat but Newsome just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Good body shot from Newsome.
Oliveira fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Newsome lands a right hand. #T4#
A body shot lands from Newsome.
Oliveira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Newsome smiles and moves away.
Archie Oliveira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.
Oliveira on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oliveira fails with the takedown.
Newsome leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Newsome leaves Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Oliveira tries to keep at a distance but Newsome has taken the fight into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Newsome.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tarrell Newsome dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Newsome slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Newsome moves into range and clinches up with Oliveira.
Newsome lands a body punch.
Oliveira has Newsome pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Newsome manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown.
Newsome lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Newsome.
Newsome presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Newsome. #TD#
Oliveira jumps guard.
Newsome has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newsome doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newsome manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1#
Newsome tries to stand but Oliveira is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but Newsome defends it easily.
Newsome has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newsome wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his posture from full guard. #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.
Newsome wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Newsome has his hands on Oliveira's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Oliveira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Newsome pulls Oliveira in to control the position.
Oliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Newsome is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Newsome manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Newsome's guard.
Oliveira trying to control but Newsome is working from the bottom.
Oliveira prevents Newsome from getting back to his feet.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Newsome keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Newsome preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Oliveira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newsome's guard.
Newsome won't allow Oliveira to pass to mount. #SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura here.
Newsome tries to kick Oliveira off but Oliveira keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Archie Oliveira overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira throwing shots but Newsome is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newsome does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Oliveira gets a double leg takedown into Newsome's guard.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Newsome is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Oliveira dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newsome.
Newsome throws a shot from downtown. Oliveira moves away and avoids it.
Newsome stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Newsome stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Oliveira there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Newsome shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Newsome counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Newsome cracks Oliveira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Oliveira fails with the takedown
and Newsome counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira looks to clinch
and Newsome counters with a straight right hand.#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newsome tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newsome to the ground. Newsome escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
Oliveira has his takedown stuffed
and Oliveira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tarrell Newsome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsome lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Newsome thuds his right hand into Oliveira's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliveira defending well as Newsome loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Newsome sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Newsome scores with a crisp jab that stopped Oliveira in his tracks.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Newsome counters with a huge right that knocks Oliveira out cold! Newsome is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarrell Newsome! |
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Event:
RISE 154
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Dancer has managed to clinch.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dancer throws a head punch that misses.
Dancer misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Oliveira.
Dancer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Dancer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Oliveira can't get the takedown.
Lesley Dancer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dancer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
A shot in the inside from Dancer.
Dancer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Oliveira has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dancer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dancer lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dancer.
Dancer misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Dancer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Oliveira is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dancer to the mat. Dancer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira throws an elbow that misses. Dancer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oliveira's guard. Nice move by Dancer!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dancer trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dancer defends well.#SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dancer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dancer won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dancer defends well.#T2#
Oliveira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dancer is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dancer throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Oliveira's body to avoid the submission. Oliveira has instead reached around Dancer's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Oliveira arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Archie Oliveira!
A very excited looking Archie Oliveira made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 148
Date: Feb 26, 2023 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oliveira.
It seemed like Kristiansen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Kristiansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Kristiansen, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Kristiansen against the cage but Kristiansen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kristiansen's waist but Kristiansen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kristiansen! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Kristiansen. #CUT2#It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Oliveira goes for a double leg but Kristiansen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kristiansen continues to drive forward.
Kristiansen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Kristiansen - that landed with a thud.
Kristiansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kristiansen lands a shoulder strike.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Kristiansen.
Oh Oliveira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristiansen gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
I was talking to Oliveira's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Oliveira is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Kristiansen drops Oliveira onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Oliveira is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kristiansen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kristiansen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
Oliveira misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kristiansen as Oliveira tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Kristiansen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Oliveira or not.
Oliveira seems to have got his legs back now.
Kristiansen is leaning against Oliveira and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oliveira's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kristiansen digs a right hand into Oliveira's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Oliveira's gas tank.
Kristiansen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Kristiansen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kristiansen lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen lands a big right hand that drops Oliveira! The killer instinct kicks in and Kristiansen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kristiansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jørgen Kristiansen!
A very excited looking Jørgen Kristiansen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 137
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Dlask gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Oliveira to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Dlask throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Oliveira with a nice head shot there.
Dlask looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dlask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Oliveira is looking to work some ground and pound but Dlask has wrist control.
Dlask has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
Dlask wants to sweep here but Oliveira controlling him for the moment.
Oliveira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dlask works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dlask is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Oliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dlask throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dlask utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Dlask is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dlask has control of Oliveira's left arm, preventing Oliveira from doing any damage.
Dlask is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dlask controlling Oliveira's posture.
Oliveira preventing the sweep.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira lands a couple of elbows.
Oliveira lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Dlask.
Dlask is working hard here to advance position.
Dlask trying to keep a closed guard but Oliveira is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Dlask controlling the position.
Dlask wants to hit a sweep here but Oliveira passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dlask there!
Dlask is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dlask is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Oliveira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oliveira scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dlask?
Dlask is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliveira working Dlask over with strikes here. #T3#
The referee warns Dlask that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#ROC2#Dlask is rocked!
Dlask slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Oh Dlask is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dlask blocking the ground and pound attempt from Oliveira.
Dlask seems to have got his legs back now.
Dlask on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dlask is trying to get back to full guard.
Dlask is positioning himself well to prevent Oliveira advancing to mount.
Dlask might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dlask is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dlask regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dlask looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dlask is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oliveira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dlask postures up and lands a big shot to Oliveira's brow. #T4#
Dlask trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dlask content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Oliveira has locked up a guillotine! Oliveira's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Dlask is holding on here and Oliveira must be using up a lot of energy. Dlask has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Oliveira gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira took some time post fight to say the following; 'YES!! I told y’all I’d smash that Mesquito! Now begins the Olive Era! 😈'. |
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Mesquita gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Mesquita gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Oliveira regains guard.
Mesquita tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mesquita content to stall in guard here.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Mesquita has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oliveira's head.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita lands a couple of elbows.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita landing with the ground and pound.
Mesquita working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mesquita working some strikes from top position.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesquita defends it easily.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliveira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mesquita's guard. #REVB#
Mesquita throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Mesquita is controlling Oliveira's posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mesquita is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita works over Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
Mesquita cracks Oliveira with a solid left hand.
Mesquita distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mesquita works over Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.#T4#
Mesquita advances to half guard.
Mesquita wants to pass to mount but Oliveira is defending the position.
Mesquita scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mesquita working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mesquita working Oliveira over with strikes.
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Oliveira's head.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Mesquita has control of the leg.
Mesquita is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Mesquita working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Mesquita dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Mesquita looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Oliveira!
Oliveira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mesquita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oliveira gets full guard.
Mesquita connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Mesquita slips an elbow through the middle.
Mesquita is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?#T1#
Mesquita stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Oliveira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Mesquita makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mesquita content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mesquita lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mesquita distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mesquita with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mesquita won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here. #T2#
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!
Mesquita wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Mesquita scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mesquita is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mesquita's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mesquita scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mesquita stands up over Oliveira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita works over Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
Mesquita is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mesquita passes into half guard.
Mesquita landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Mesquita finish him?
Mesquita lands strikes from half guard.
Mesquita working over Oliveira with some ground and pound. Oliveira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Mesquita is controlling well.
Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
Mesquita winds up and cracks Oliveira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mesquita working the head and body with strikes.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mesquita lands a nice short elbow.
Oliveira wants to get back to full guard.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Mesquita in his half guard.
Mesquita scores with a big shot! Oliveira's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Oliveira! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Mesquita!
Richard Mesquita retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
RISE 117
Date: Nov 18, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Oliveira closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hoodwell to the mat! Hoodwell manages to get full guard.
Hoodwell has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Oliveira off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oliveira is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoodwell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hoodwell defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Hoodwell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hoodwell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oliveira has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hoodwell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira blocks a body shot from Hoodwell.
Oliveira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hoodwell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoodwell is defending well.
Oliveira is working for takedown but Hoodwell is calmly controlling the position for now.
Oliveira is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoodwell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoodwell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Oliveira tries to score a body lock takedown but Hoodwell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hoodwell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoodwell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Oliveira.
Oliveira keeps control of Hoodwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Oliveira keeps control of Hoodwell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hoodwell has Oliveira pushed against the cage.
Oliveira is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoodwell is defending well.#BC2#
Hoodwell breaks from the clinch.
Oliveira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hoodwell clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Hoodwell gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira won't allow Hoodwell to pass to mount.
Oliveira regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Oliveira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Hoodwell has his hands clasped together but Oliveira extends and breaks Hoodwell's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Oliveira! |
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Event:
RISE 103: Romano v Kamara
Date: Sep 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Davis scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Davis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Oliveira feints and as Davis raises his hands in defense, Oliveira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Oliveira slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Davis defends it well.
Oliveira frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Oliveira is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Davis is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Davis flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Oliveira anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Davis and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Oliveira slips an arm under Davis chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Oliveira has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Oliveira is squeezing on Davis like an anaconda would it's prey. Davis fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Archie Oliveira! |
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Event:
Oliveira vs Davis - Money # 18
Date: Aug 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Davis slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A big left from Davis misses.
Davis misses with a looping right.
Davis swings for the body but Oliveira moves out of range.
Oliveira tries to counter by clinching up but Davis breaks away and moves out of range.
Davis dips to his left and cracks Oliveira with an uppercut!#CUT2#It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Davis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oliveira shoots in and drives through. Davis sprawls well.
Davis lands a lovely overhand right.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Oliveira changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Davis tries to avoid it but Oliveira manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Davis to the ground. Davis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archie Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oliveira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Davis circles away.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davis swivels and escapes.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davis.
Oliveira slips under a jab.
Oliveira wants to clinch
and Davis counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1##KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Davis sends Oliveira down but not out. Davis dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#Oliveira is rocked!
Davis wants to stand but Oliveira is controlling his arm.
Oliveira regains half guard.#SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Davis wants to stand up but Oliveira is controlling the position.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep. Davis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Davis not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Davis wants to take a breather but Oliveira is having none of it. #SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Oliveira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Oliveira is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.#T3#
Davis has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Davis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Oliveira has a closed guard, preventing Davis from standing up. #SUB#
Oliveira has his feet on Davis's thighs here. He's pushed Davis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Davis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
Goodman vs Oliveira Money #15
Date: Aug 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Goodman rushes Oliveira and presses him up against the cage.
Oliveira blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Oliveira drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goodman distracts Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goodman throwing strikes from guard but Oliveira blocks nicely.
Goodman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goodman throws a big right hand that misses.
Goodman trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goodman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Goodman lands a couple of digs.
Oliveira wants to control the position but Goodman says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Oliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Goodman working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
Goodman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back.
Oliveira is trying to get back to full guard.
Goodman passes the guard and advances to mount!
Oliveira is looking to improve his position but Goodman isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Goodman with shots to the head and body - Oliveira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Oliveira tries to reverse the position but Goodman maintains control.
Oliveira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee warns Oliveira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oliveira is squirming around, avoiding Goodman's attempts to control the action. #T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goodman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB#
Goodman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Oliveira can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goodman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Oliveira is looking to escape.
Goodman with good strikes from the mount here!
Goodman working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Goodman controlling from mount.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Goodman landing shots from mount.
Goodman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goodman working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman dominating with strikes here.
Oliveira is desperately trying to improve his position but Goodman has a good base and remains in mount.
Goodman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira tries to get to full guard but Goodman has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Goodman sprawls well.
As Oliveira tries to get set, Goodman tries to push him back and clinch up but Oliveira manages to avoid the attempt.
Oliveira throws an overhand right that lands on Goodman's shoulder, as Goodman tries to avoid the shot.
Goodman appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Goodman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?#TD#
Goodman shoots in and bounces Oliveira off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Goodman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goodman won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Goodman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Oliveira working a defensive guard but Goodman passes into half guard.
#T1#
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Goodman sits in half guard.
Oliveira trying to control here.
Goodman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Oliveira regains half guard.
Oliveira wants to improve his position but Goodman is controlling well.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Goodman passes Oliveira's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T2#
Goodman lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Oliveira taking some punishment here, with Goodman in his half guard.
Goodman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Oliveira!
Goodman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Oliveira hang on?
Oliveira taking shots to the head.
Goodman unloading with bombs!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oliveira bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB#
Goodman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliveira defends well.
Oliveira advances position into side control!#T3#
Goodman struggling a bit here.
Goodman sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Goodman is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Goodman regains full guard. Nicely done.
Oliveira won't allow Goodman to sweep him here. #SUB#
Goodman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goodman is on top in guard.
#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Oliveira has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Goodman landing with the ground and pound.
Goodman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira 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.#SUB2#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Goodman defends easily.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Goodman defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3##CL#
Goodman closes the distance and clinches.
Oliveira tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oliveira jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Goodman walks away with a smile on his face. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Goodman gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
White Goodman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
No luck for Oliveira with that takedown attempt.
Goodman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Goodman shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira is trying to improve his position.
Goodman scores with punches from side control. #T1##SUB#
Goodman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Goodman lands some shots froms side control.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goodman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira is letting Goodman control him for a moment.
White Goodman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Oliveira is looking for a sweep.
Goodman tries to move to mount but Oliveira blocks the move with his legs.
Goodman scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Oliveira to see if he's OK.
Goodman lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Goodman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Goodman working the head with strikes.
Goodman lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Oliveira down.
Oliveira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Oliveira tries to improve position but can't.
Goodman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goodman working the ground and pound.
Goodman trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Goodman lands a decent elbow from side control.
Goodman is putting a hurting on Oliveira here, landing some big shots from side control. #SUB#
Goodman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Oliveira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Goodman swings around for an armbar but Oliveira sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Goodman's guard.#SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Goodman looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Goodman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira won't allow Goodman to sweep him here.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Goodman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goodman looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oliveira puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
White Goodman clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4##TD#
Goodman manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Oliveira on his heels. He'll look to pass Oliveira's guard now, I'm sure.
Goodman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Oliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Oliveira isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Goodman stacks Oliveira on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Goodman!
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Goodman wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira manages to get to full guard.
Goodman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Goodman landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira controls Goodman momentarily but Goodman frees himself.
Goodman won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Goodman is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Goodman looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing Goodman from controlling successfully.
Goodman controlling from the top position. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Goodman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Oliveira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Goodman is looking to defend but Oliveira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Goodman! Oliveira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Goodman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Archie Oliveira!
Archie Oliveira is the new lightweight champion!
In defeat, White Goodman stepped up to the mic, saying 'Nobody makes me bleed my own blood! Nobody!'. |
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Event:
Gore vs Sparks - Money - #11
Date: Jul 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Teller. #TD#
Oliveira gets caught flat footed, as Teller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Teller is looking to stand up but Oliveira won't let him.
Teller might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Teller wants to stand and escape but instead Oliveira has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Teller is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Teller manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Teller's guard.
Teller is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oliveira is controlling him.
Teller knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Teller is looking to escape.#T1##SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teller looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oliveira trying to mount his opponent but Teller defends it.
Teller wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Teller is just riding it out for now. Oliveira eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Teller knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Oliveira seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Teller is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Archie Oliveira! |
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Event:
Davis vs Oliveira - Money - #7
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Davis misses with a straight right.
Oliveira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gervonta Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Davis fails to land with a series of punches.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Davis sprawls well. Davis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Davis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Davis throws out a loose jab but Oliveira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira closes the distance but Davis moves to the side
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Davis. No joy for Oliveira on that attempt.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch but Davis swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab from Davis does it's job there.#T1#
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Gervonta Davis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oliveira ducks under a wild hook from Davis.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Davis avoids it really well and circles away.
Gervonta Davis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Archie Oliveira.
Oliveira shoots and misses
and Davis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oliveira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira walks into a stiff left hand from Davis.
Oliveira tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Davis defends well and Oliveira ends up having to push Davis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#ROC#Oliveira is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Archie Oliveira has been cut.
Davis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Davis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Davis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Davis misses with an uppercut. Oliveira saw that one coming.
Oliveira tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Davis.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davis as he avoids it easily.
Davis connects with a stiff jab that staggers Oliveira - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gervonta Davis!
Gervonta Davis retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Gervonta Davis, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #5
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Marsh gets a clinch. #TD2#
Marsh has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Oliveira clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Marsh wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
Marsh gets his hands free as Oliveira looks to control.
Marsh keeps control of the position as Oliveira tries to break free.
Marsh struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Oliveira's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Marsh really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Oliveira.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marsh's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Oliveira manages to reverse the position and now he's in Marsh's guard. Nice work there by Oliveira.
#T1#
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Marsh keeps moving.
Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Oliveira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Marsh is trying to escape and Oliveira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Marsh is forced to tap! Nice work there by Oliveira! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Oliveira! |
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Event:
Money - Additional - #3
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Tremblay scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Madrid shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No joy there for Tremblay, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tremblay misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tremblay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Madrid moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tremblay fails to land with a series of punches.
Madrid shoots in for a takedown but Tremblay shows good takedown defense.
Tremblay misses with a two punch combination.
Tremblay slaps away a takedown attempt from Madrid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julio Madrid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Decent striking displayed by Tremblay there.
Madrid closes the distance and clinches up with Tremblay, looking for a takedown. Madrid pushes Tremblay against the cage but Tremblay circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tremblay misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Tremblay misses.
Tremblay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madrid is looking to counter the offense by Tremblay and move into the clinch.#T1#
Tremblay misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Madrid moves into the clinch.#TD#
Madrid pulls guard successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Madrid looking for subs off his back but Tremblay has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Madrid actively working from the bottom here.
Tremblay wants to get back to his feet.
Madrid is pressing down on Tremblay's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
Tremblay is looking to stand up but Madrid won't let him.
Madrid is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Madrid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Madrid trying to control the position.
Tremblay really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madrid. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Tremblay is sitting in close to Madrid's body. Madrid has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tremblay is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tremblay is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Madrid.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Julio Madrid! |
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