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HC GRAP 42 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 15 wins and 17 losses; Mc Muffin ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 12 losses; Archie Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Oliveira tries to score a power double leg takedown but Muffin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Oliveira somewhat.
Muffin tries to counter by clinching up but Oliveira breaks away and moves out of range.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Muffin sprawls well. Muffin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Muffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Oliveira to the ground. Muffin is now in Oliveira's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Muffin (2) vs (0) Oliveira
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.
Muffin wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muffin passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Oliveira won't allow Muffin to pass to mount.
Muffin is working hard here to advance position.
Muffin is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muffin is looking to stall here but Oliveira recovers full guard.
Muffin tries to free his leg and advance position but Oliveira is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira has his hands on Muffin 's head, controlling the position.
Muffin preventing the sweep.
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 keeping moving, preventing Muffin from controlling successfully.
Oliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muffin passes Oliveira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, if Muffin 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 is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muffin is working for an americana but Oliveira has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Muffin was thinking about the submission.
Muffin trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Muffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muffin 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: Muffin (2) vs (2) Oliveira
Muffin looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Oliveira passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Muffin (2) vs (5) Oliveira
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muffin sneaks back into half guard.
Muffin is looking to improve his position.
Muffin is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Oliveira slows the pace down in half guard.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
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.
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Muffin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Muffin is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira trying to control the pace.
It looks like Oliveira might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira trying to control the action but Muffin is working from the bottom.
Oliveira is thwarting Muffin 's attempts to control the position.
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Muffin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Oliveira is working away from the top position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Muffin actively working from the bottom here.
Oliveira is taking a breather. Muffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Oliveira is trying to control the action in half guard but Muffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Muffin tries to get to full guard but Oliveira has control of the leg.
Muffin trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
Muffin keeping hold of Oliveira's head, controlling as best he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Muffin is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Archie Oliveira!
A relieved looking Archie Oliveira thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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