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HC GRAP 19 PBP Commentary |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 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.
King clinches up against the cage.
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.
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.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but King is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
King working for a triangle but Oliveira defends it easily.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (3) vs (0) King
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
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to control but King wriggling away.
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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
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.
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Oliveira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
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.
King looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
Oliveira stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira wants to control but King is keeping him busy.
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.
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.
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
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
King working for a choke but Oliveira is defending well.
Oliveira can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
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.
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
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
King is squirming around, avoiding Oliveira's attempts to control the action.
King is trying desperately to improve position.
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.
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.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
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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