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HC GRAP 28 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 12 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Archie Oliveira! The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Muffin . Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. Oliveira pulls Muffin into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Muffin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hawaii Fitness that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet. 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. Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard. Muffin being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Muffin pushes his legs off easily.
Muffin content to stall in guard here. Muffin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard. Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Muffin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Muffin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Muffin stopping the sweep attempt from Oliveira.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Muffin trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Muffin trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. Muffin is looking to pass into half guard but Oliveira pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Oliveira is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Muffin (0) vs (2) Oliveira
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Muffin looking for a guillotine here but Oliveira defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oliveira pushes down on Muffin 's leg and manages to get into half guard. Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Muffin is controlling Oliveira's position as best he can from this difficult position. Oliveira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Muffin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Muffin trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Muffin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard. Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Muffin has managed to free his arm - good work. Muffin is not content to let Oliveira control the position. Muffin is looking to improve his position.
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Muffin is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Muffin is trying to control but Oliveira manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (0) vs (5) Oliveira Muffin has left one of his arms exposed and Oliveira doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Muffin screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Archie Oliveira! A less than humble Archie Oliveira misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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