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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 5039 p4p, 479 weight class) and En Sabah Nur (ranked 4404 p4p, 432 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the ring accompanied by Black Hole Sun. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; En Sabah Nur!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sabah Nur darts in and clinches Dos Oliviera up against the ropes.
Sabah Nur ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sabah Nur no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabah Nur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabah Nur pulls Dos Oliviera in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
Sabah Nur pulls Dos Oliviera in to control the position.
Sabah Nur is continuing to stall.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dos Oliviera tries to free his leg and advance position but Sabah Nur is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sabah Nur dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (2) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera being controlled here, momentarily.
Dos Oliviera 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.
Sabah Nur tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
Dos Oliviera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Sabah Nur controlling him for the moment.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Sabah Nur passes into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sabah Nur perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dos Oliviera tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabah Nur has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (5) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Sabah Nur avoids the attempt from Dos Oliviera to control.
Dos Oliviera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Sabah Nur takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dos Oliviera moves into full guard.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Sabah Nur manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (8) Sabah Nur
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sabah Nur wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Sabah Nur off but Sabah Nur is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is being controlled here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to reverse the position.
Dos Oliviera struggling a bit here.
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sabah Nur is staying tight to Dos Oliviera's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Sabah Nur wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dos Oliviera keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Sabah Nur keeps moving and retains side control.
Dos Oliviera regains half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
Sabah Nur with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Oliviera tries to roll over but Sabah Nur keeps him under control.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Sabah Nur to pass to mount.
Sabah Nur trying to control the pace.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Sabah Nur is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a sweep. Sabah Nur is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dos Oliviera looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sabah Nur pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (11) Sabah Nur
Sabah Nur seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Dos Oliviera is holding on tight.
Sabah Nur controlling from the full mount.
Dos Oliviera is trying to reverse the position but instead Sabah Nur has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (14) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera is really stuck here.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Sabah Nur 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.
Sabah Nur is not going to allow Dos Oliviera to sit and survive in this position.
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur gets his hands free as Dos Oliviera looks to control.
Sabah Nur is riding his opponent, not letting Dos Oliviera buck him off.
Dos Oliviera rolls, trying to escape but Sabah Nur keeps control of the position.
Sabah Nur keeps control of the position easily here as Dos Oliviera tries to buck him off.
Sabah Nur's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dos Oliviera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sabah Nur's guard. Nice work there by Dos Oliviera.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (14) Sabah Nur
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Sabah Nur is adopting a defensive guard.
Sabah Nur 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: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (16) Sabah Nur
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sabah Nur in particular looking to stall.
Dos Oliviera is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera gets back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sabah Nur has passed into half guard!
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but Sabah Nur has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (19) Sabah Nur
Dos Oliviera trying to remain calm as Sabah Nur controls from the top position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sabah Nur happy to just control the position for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to improve position but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabah Nur taking a breather here.
Dos Oliviera is trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabah Nur wins on points by 19 to 2. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 2
Date: May 25, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Steve Lucas (ranked 2930 p4p, 314 weight class) and Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 4826 p4p, 480 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Hole Sun kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Steve Lucas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Oliviera moves into the clinch.
Lucas looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Lucas successfully pulls guard.
Lucas keeping full guard, as Dos Oliviera tries to pass.
Lucas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dos Oliviera is aware though and is defending well.
Lucas has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dos Oliviera is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lucas. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucas (0) vs (3) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Lucas is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Dos Oliviera yanks on the arm and Lucas is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Dos Oliviera.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Dos Oliviera!
A very excited looking Paulo Dos Oliviera 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:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 4526 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pozar Pozar (ranked 7065 p4p, 280 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pozar's choice of entrance music: z Buta Wjeżdzam. Pozar Pozar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Pozar Pozar!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Steven Brown.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Pozar is having none of it.
Pozar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Pozar circles away.
Pozar clinches up against the cage.
Dos Oliviera is trying to pull guard but Pozar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Pozar gets control of Dos Oliviera's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pozar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Dos Oliviera passes Pozar's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pozar has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dos Oliviera is working away from the top position though.
Pozar manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pozar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dos Oliviera stacks Pozar 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 Dos Oliviera! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (3) vs (0) Pozar
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Oliviera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pozar, who protects the arm well.
Dos Oliviera looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dos Oliviera tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pozar sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pozar looking for submissions off his back.
Pozar is looking for a sweep. Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pozar is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Dos Oliviera is tapping! Great win for Pozar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pozar Pozar!
A determined Pozar Pozar didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 4435 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Morgan (ranked 6224 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun. Morgan has chosen Thug Luv: Bone Thugs N Harmony ft 2pac as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jared Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Matheus Silva and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Morgan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Dos Oliviera sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Morgan.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jared Morgan.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
No luck for Morgan with that takedown attempt.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to counter with a takedown but Morgan is quick to defend against it.
Morgan shoots in for a double leg but Dos Oliviera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Morgan quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (2) vs (0) Morgan
Dos Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Morgan is defending well.
Dos Oliviera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Morgan! Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (5) vs (0) Morgan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dos Oliviera working for a guillotine from mount but Morgan is in no mood to give up.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Dos Oliviera's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera has hold of Morgan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morgan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Dos Oliviera jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morgan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morgan is letting Dos Oliviera control him for a moment.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morgan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan tries to bench press Dos Oliviera off him but Dos Oliviera keeps the position.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dos Oliviera's best efforts.
Dos Oliviera will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dos Oliviera moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (8) vs (0) Morgan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is trying to control Dos Oliviera's posture but Dos Oliviera avoids it.
Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Morgan keeps working.
A lull in the action here as Dos Oliviera stalls from top position.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Morgan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Dos Oliviera's guard! Nice work there by Morgan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (8) vs (2) Morgan
Dos Oliviera wants to improve his position but instead Morgan has moved into half guard.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dos Oliviera is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Dos Oliviera wants to get back to full guard but Morgan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (8) vs (5) Morgan
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the position but Dos Oliviera is working away.
Morgan working away.
Dos Oliviera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Morgan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dos Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Morgan pulls his head out easily.
Morgan stalling away here and it's allowed Dos Oliviera to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dos Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Oliviera, not yet.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Oliviera working a defensive guard but Morgan passes into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dos Oliviera (12) vs (5) Morgan
Dos Oliviera 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, Morgan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dos Oliviera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Morgan is really stuck here.
Dos Oliviera is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dos Oliviera looking for the RNC.
Dos Oliviera looking for the choke from the back.
Morgan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dos Oliviera.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dos Oliviera's arms.
Morgan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dos Oliviera is not going to allow Morgan to sit and survive in this position.
Dos Oliviera is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Morgan 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 Dos Oliviera gets his way!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Dos Oliviera won't let him.
Dos Oliviera looking for the choke but no joy.
Morgan tries to escape but Dos Oliviera has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Dos Oliviera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dos Oliviera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morgan showing good submission defense here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Dos Oliviera 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, Morgan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dos Oliviera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morgan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Morgan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dos Oliviera patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dos Oliviera's arms.
Dos Oliviera is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Morgan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Dos Oliviera keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Morgan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dos Oliviera is hanging on to Morgan's back as he tries to escape.
Morgan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dos Oliviera off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Morgan 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 Dos Oliviera gets his way!
Morgan tries to break free.
Dos Oliviera tightening his grip on Morgan, looking for the choke.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Dos Oliviera gets his hands free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Morgan fending off the submission attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Morgan is in bad spot here.
Dos Oliviera tightening his grip on Morgan, looking for the choke.
Dos Oliviera looking for the choke but no joy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera working for the choke.
Morgan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Morgan 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 Dos Oliviera gets his way!
Dos Oliviera looking to break Morgan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Morgan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Dos Oliviera will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Morgan trying to control the position but Dos Oliviera manages to sink in the hooks.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking for the choke from the back position but Morgan is controlling his hands well.
Morgan fending off the submission attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Morgan's chin but Morgan turns very nicely into Dos Oliviera's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Morgan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (12) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Dos Oliviera (12) vs (10) Morgan
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dos Oliviera takes the fight on points by 12 to 10.
Paulo Dos Oliviera decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jared Morgan was interviewed post fight and said 'This was a great learning experience for me. I'm going to come back stronger. Props to my v opponent'. |
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Event:
TAOC #4
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Four has closed the distance and engaged Dos Oliviera in a clinch.
Dos Oliviera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Oliviera is working for takedown but Four is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Four pulls guard successfully.
Dos Oliviera is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Four can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Oliviera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Dos Oliviera is trying for a kimura here. Four looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dos Oliviera wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Dos Oliviera!
A victorious Paulo Dos Oliviera 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:
PFF 20 Turkey vs Ibeabuchi
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Dos Oliviera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tessier avoids it really well and circles away.
Dos Oliviera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tessier defends well and Dos Oliviera ends up having to push Tessier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tessier! But no joy.
Tessier scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem bothered though.
Tessier lands with a good body shot.
Paulo Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tessier gets caught napping as Dos Oliviera dives in and scores a takedown. Tessier manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Tessier working for a triangle but Dos Oliviera defends it easily.
Tessier keeping moving, preventing Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Dos Oliviera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera is working hard here to advance position.
Dos Oliviera in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dos Oliviera postures up in Tessier's guard and throws a big left but Tessier blocks it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tessier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Oliviera is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Tessier is looking for a triangle but Dos Oliviera pushes his legs off easily.
Tessier 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tessier is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dos Oliviera seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Dos Oliviera manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dos Oliviera looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tessier stops a takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Dos Oliviera has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tessier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tessier creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tessier is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Oliviera tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tessier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tessier digs a right hand into Dos Oliviera's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dos Oliviera's gas tank.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Tessier. #BC2#
Tessier escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tessier has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dos Oliviera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Dos Oliviera drops his hands momentarily and Tessier takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tessier lands a really nice looking cross but Dos Oliviera seems unphased.
Tessier fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tessier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dos Oliviera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tessier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tessier scores with a nice right hand.
#ROC2#
Dos Oliviera is rocked!
Tessier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oh Dos Oliviera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Tessier steps into range and cracks Dos Oliviera with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Dos Oliviera flops backwards and Tessier dives into his guard looking to finish!
Tessier wants to control from the top but Dos Oliviera keeps moving. #T3#
Tessier keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dos Oliviera's head.
Tessier throws a big right hand that misses.
Dos Oliviera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tessier is controlling him.
Dos Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tessier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dos Oliviera keeping full guard, as Tessier tries to pass.
Tessier stopping the sweep attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Tessier is in close to Dos Oliviera's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tessier really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dos Oliviera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES#
Dos Oliviera kicks Tessier off and gets to his feet.
Tessier scores with a hook to the body. Dos Oliviera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tessier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dos Olivieras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Dos Oliviera or perhaps it was just good defense by Tessier, which made it look bad.
Tessier moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Dos Oliviera throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tessier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dos Oliviera is in Tessier's guard.
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!
Tessier pulls Dos Oliviera in close to his closed guard and prevents Dos Oliviera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tessier keeping full guard, as Dos Oliviera tries to pass.
Dos Oliviera is pushing down on Tessier's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tessier is fighting to maintain full guard but Dos Oliviera has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dos Oliviera tries to pass to full mount but Tessier defends it.
Tessier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tessier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dos Oliviera is in close to Tessier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Oliviera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Tessier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Dos Oliviera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tessier tries to avoid it but Dos Oliviera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tessier to the ground. Tessier escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body punch from Tessier.
Tessier connects with a looping right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Tessier as Dos Oliviera shoots in.
Tessier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tessier scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nicholas Tessier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tessier counters with a left to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tessier cracks a nice hook into Dos Oliviera's ribs.
Dos Oliviera shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tessier thuds a left hand into Dos Oliviera's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tessier circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Dos Oliviera to the canvas! Dos Oliviera doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tessier keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Tessier!
After winning the bout, Nicholas Tessier 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:
PFF 16w Silva vs Hanson
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Goncalves has closed the distance and engaged Dos Oliviera in a clinch.
#TD2#
Goncalves has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Dos Oliviera clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Dos Oliviera turns into Goncalves and is now in his guard.
#SUB2#
Goncalves had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Oliviera defends it easily.
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goncalves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Goncalves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Goncalves looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Dos Oliviera is defending well. Goncalves quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Dos Oliviera has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Goncalves celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dilon Goncalves!
A very excited looking Dilon Goncalves 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:
PFF 13W - Crusher vs Ohanian
Date: Dec 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Oliviera throws a head kick that misses.
Dos Oliviera tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
Burns looking to sit in guard and control but Dos Oliviera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Burns lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Burns slips nicely into half guard.
Burns wants to pass to mount but Dos Oliviera is defending the position.
Burns is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Burns 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.
Burns wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy. #T1#
Burns wants to free his trapped foot but Dos Oliviera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Burns postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dos Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Burns works his foot free and advances to mount.
Dos Oliviera is desperately trying to improve his position but Burns has a good base and remains in mount.
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
Burns lands a nice shot to the head.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Burns is having none of it.#T2#
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Oliviera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dos Oliviera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
Burns tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Dos Oliviera is in a horrible position here. Burns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Oliviera tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
Dos Oliviera is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Dos Oliviera is bucking up trying to escape but Burns cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Burns fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Dos Oliviera is squirming around, avoiding Burns's attempts to control the action.
Dos Oliviera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Dos Oliviera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns breaks from Dos Oliviera's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burns trying to control but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Dos Oliviera working to try and regain half guard.
Burns trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burns is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dos Oliviera is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns landing strikes from the mount and Dos Oliviera is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Oliviera regains half guard.
Burns wants to take a breather but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Burns's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dos Oliviera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Herbert Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Burns closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.#SUB2#
Dos Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
#SUB2#
Dos Oliviera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Burns defends it easily.
Burns engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns distracts Dos Oliviera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Burns from controlling successfully. #T1#
Burns passes Dos Oliviera's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dos Oliviera has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Oliviera trying to hold on to Burns's head to control him but Burns postures up.
Dos Oliviera regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dos Oliviera looking to control.
Burns distracts Dos Oliviera with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dos Oliviera is trying to keep Burns in close.
Burns trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burns pushes down on Dos Oliviera's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burns has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burns cracks Dos Oliviera with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Dos Oliviera is trying to escape the mount.
Burns lands a big elbow.
Burns landing shots from mount.
Burns controlling his opponent.
Dos Oliviera taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns lands with some strikes.
Burns trying to control but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Burns prevents Dos Oliviera from getting the reversal.
Burns wants to control the pace but Dos Oliviera is squirming around nicely. #T3#
Dos Oliviera is trying to escape the mount.
Burns avoids the attempt from Dos Oliviera to control.
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Oliviera tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dos Oliviera tries to hold on but Burns postures up.
Burns trying to control but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Herbert Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Oliviera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Oliviera is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Burns lands a big elbow.
Dos Oliviera swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Dos Oliviera doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Burns is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dos Oliviera can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Burns avoids the attempt from Dos Oliviera to control.
Dos Oliviera is in all sorts of trouble here.
Burns is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Oliviera can do to turn this around?
Burns controlling the pace for now.
Dos Oliviera is working to get back to half guard.
Burns controlling the position easily from mount.
Dos Oliviera wants to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Burns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Burns jabs at Dos Oliviera's body.
Dos Oliviera throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dos Oliviera misses with a head kick.
Burns throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Dos Oliviera gets caught napping as Burns dives in and scores a takedown. Dos Oliviera manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dos Oliviera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Burns wants to control from the top but Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Burns is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Burns has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Burns trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burns is really struggling to control Dos Oliviera but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Burns passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Burns content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Burns lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dos Oliviera down.
#T2#
Dos Oliviera tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns controls the position from side control.
Burns tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dos Oliviera's legs.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Burns's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dos Oliviera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Dos Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Burns is trying to control the action in half guard but Dos Oliviera is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Burns passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Burns looking to control but Dos Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Burns wants to control the pace but Dos Oliviera is squirming around nicely.
Dos Oliviera tries to reverse the position but Burns maintains control.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Burns cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#SUB#
Burns looking for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Burns lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T4#
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Burns is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Dos Oliviera flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Burns looking to control but Dos Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Burns lands a couple of good shots and Dos Oliviera has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Burns is punishing Dos Oliviera with strikes - can he finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Burns's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Burns.
Herbert Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Burns controlling well, preventing Dos Oliviera from escaping the position.
Dos Oliviera covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burns has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Burns!
Herbert Burns decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Godric Shackleford (ranked 7133 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 2437 p4p, 243 weight class). Dos Oliviera has chosen Black Hole Sun as his entrance music. Paulo Dos Oliviera is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Godric Shackleford! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford closes the distance and pushes Dos Oliviera back into the cage.
Dos Oliviera is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shackleford is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dos Oliviera to the mat. Dos Oliviera regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shackleford (2) vs (0) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford being controlled here momentarily.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shackleford doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shackleford manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shackleford can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.
Shackleford 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shackleford defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shackleford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shackleford pushing down on Dos Oliviera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleford is thwarting Dos Oliviera's attempts to control the position.
Shackleford performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Oliviera on the ground.
Still in half guard, Shackleford seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Shackleford (5) vs (0) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera is working to get back to half guard.
Dos Oliviera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shackleford controlling his opponent.
Dos Oliviera is looking to get to half guard.
Shackleford looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Shackleford wants to take his opponent's back but Dos Oliviera doesn't allow it.
Dos Oliviera is working to get back to half guard.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera tries to lock up and control but Shackleford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dos Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shackleford wants to take Dos Oliviera's back here but Dos Oliviera is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shackleford controlling from the full mount.
Dos Oliviera stops Shackleford from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Shackleford looking for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera working to try and regain half guard.
Shackleford goes for an armbar but Dos Oliviera turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dos Oliviera. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shackleford (5) vs (2) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Shackleford is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
Shackleford looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dos Oliviera is one step ahead there.
Dos Oliviera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shackleford is keeping the position for now.
Dos Oliviera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Shackleford (5) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford prevents Dos Oliviera from moving into mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Shackleford is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera tries to advance to mount but Shackleford denies him.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shackleford has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dos Oliviera but great work by Shackleford. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shackleford (9) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Shackleford postures up.
Shackleford controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is trying to improve his position.
Shackleford taking a breather here.
Shackleford wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Dos Oliviera's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shackleford is trying to get an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera is defending well.
Dos Oliviera being controlled for a moment.
Dos Oliviera gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Shackleford (11) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford looking to secure an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford working for a submission but Dos Oliviera is keeping him at bay.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Shackleford is having none of it.
Dos Oliviera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Dos Oliviera actively working from the bottom here.
Shackleford content to control rather than advance.
Shackleford is looking to advance position but Dos Oliviera won't allow it.
Shackleford is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dos Oliviera! Score +3 for passing guard: Shackleford (14) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Shackleford sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera can't escape the position.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Shackleford fails to move to back control.
Dos Oliviera bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shackleford (14) vs (7) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shackleford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Oliviera is still trying to improve position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Shackleford manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shackleford (16) vs (7) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Oliviera looks winded!
Shackleford is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Shackleford from controlling successfully.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shackleford is stalling in the full guard.
Dos Oliviera is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shackleford is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
Dos Oliviera has his foot on Shackleford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shackleford works his way back into a safe position though.
Shackleford controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shackleford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shackleford is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shackleford has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dos Oliviera working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford content to stall in guard here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.
Dos Oliviera is trying to control the position but Shackleford postures up.
We've been informed that Dos Oliviera has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Shackleford pushing down on Dos Oliviera's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shackleford is thwarting Dos Oliviera's attempts to control the position.
Shackleford prevents Dos Oliviera from improving his position.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford is pushing down on Dos Oliviera's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dos Oliviera is fighting to maintain full guard but Shackleford has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shackleford with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Shackleford to pass to mount.
Shackleford is looking for submissions but instead, Dos Oliviera has regained full guard.
Shackleford content to stall in guard here.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dos Oliviera keeping full guard, as Shackleford tries to pass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Shackleford defends easily.
Shackleford sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dos Oliviera working for a triangle but Shackleford defends it easily.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Dos Oliviera is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera looking for a guillotine here but Shackleford defends easily.
Shackleford controlling from the top position.
Shackleford looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford is working hard here to advance position.
Shackleford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Shackleford trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shackleford trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shackleford takes the fight on points by 16 to 7. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Paulo Dos Oliviera (ranked 2430 p4p, 241 weight class) and Keni Susi (ranked 4560 p4p, 0 weight class). Dos Oliviera comes to the cage accompanied by Black Hole Sun. Susi has chosen Metallica - Hero of the Day as his entrance music. Keni Susi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Keni Susi!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Susi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dos Oliviera tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Susi is in Dos Oliviera's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dos Oliviera (0) vs (2) Susi
Susi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Oliviera looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Susi is defending well. Dos Oliviera quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Susi has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dos Oliviera celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Dos Oliviera!
An out of breath Paulo Dos Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
PFF 5 - Hunter vs Smith
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but MayGregor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
MayGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
MayGregor throws a shot to the body.
MayGregor cracks Dos Oliviera with an open hand slap.
MayGregor throws a right and a left that both miss.
MayGregor feints a jab promting Dos Oliviera to slip. MayGregor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Dos Oliviera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A right-left combo lands from MayGregor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MayGregor throws a head kick that misses.
Boyd MayGregor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dos Oliviera has a takedown stuffed.
MayGregor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
MayGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
MayGregor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dos Oliviera quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Dos Oliviera kicks off MayGregor and gets to his feet.
Dos Oliviera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dos Oliviera throws a sloppy head kick and MayGregor moves out of range easily.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MayGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
MayGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Oliviera tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Dos Oliviera chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before MayGregor can pounce on him.
MayGregor scores with a nice body kick.
MayGregor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
MayGregor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MayGregor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
MayGregor cracks a nice hook into Dos Oliviera's ribs.
MayGregor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
MayGregor cracks a nice hook into Dos Oliviera's ribs.
MayGregor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
MayGregor punishes Dos Oliviera's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MayGregor scores with a body shot.
MayGregor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dos Oliviera rather than just go for the knockout.
MayGregor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dos Oliviera eats them both and turns towards MayGregor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
MayGregor jabs Dos Oliviera right on the nose. Dos Oliviera blinks but takes it well.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but MayGregor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
MayGregor throws a wild body kick that Dos Oliviera sees coming a mile off.
MayGregor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dos Oliviera's sensitive parts.
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but MayGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MayGregor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
MayGregor is working the combinations to good effect here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MayGregor.#T2#
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. MayGregor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
MayGregor scores with a jab to the body.
MayGregor blocks a head kick by Dos Oliviera.
MayGregor tries to counter by closing the distance.
MayGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
MayGregor throws a series of punches but Dos Oliviera moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and clinches up with MayGregor, looking for a takedown. Dos Oliviera pushes MayGregor against the cage but MayGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boyd MayGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
MayGregor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dos Oliviera is trying hard to land a takedown here. MayGregor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from MayGregor.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but MayGregor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
MayGregor lands a nice hook to Dos Oliviera's body. Dos Oliviera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from MayGregor. Dos Oliviera shrugs it off though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MayGregor lands a nice looking body kick.#T3#
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but MayGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL2#
MayGregor closes the distance and clinches.
MayGregor gets underhooks to prevent Dos Oliviera's takedown attempt.
MayGregor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MayGregor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dos Oliviera has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by MayGregor after a bit of a struggle. #BC2#
MayGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for MayGregor.
MayGregor slaps away a takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
MayGregor has Dos Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from MayGregor.
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a single leg takedown but MayGregor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
MayGregor taking a breather.
MayGregor lands a hook that snaps the head of Dos Oliviera backwards. #T4#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as MayGregor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
MayGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but MayGregor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for MayGregor.
MayGregor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
MayGregor lands a body shot.
MayGregor stuns Dos Oliviera with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
MayGregor moves into the clinch.
Dos Oliviera takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
MayGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
MayGregor moves into range and clinches up with Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera drops down looking for an ankle pick but MayGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MayGregor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
MayGregor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
MayGregor scores with a hook to the body. Dos Oliviera takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd MayGregor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for MayGregor.
MayGregor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Boyd MayGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MayGregor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but MayGregor shows good takedown defense.
MayGregor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
MayGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Dos Oliviera gets tackled into the cage by MayGregor. MayGregor maintains the clinch.
MayGregor putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dos Oliviera in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dos Oliviera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but MayGregor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Boyd MayGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dos Oliviera drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from MayGregor.
Stalling in the clinch from MayGregor.
MayGregor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Oliviera takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
MayGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
MayGregor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dos Oliviera takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
MayGregor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boyd MayGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MayGregor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dos Oliviera will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
MayGregor lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Oliviera off the cage and back into range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
MayGregor stalks Dos Oliviera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Oliviera's face. Dos Oliviera staggers backwards, shaken.
MayGregor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
MayGregor lands a jab to Dos Oliviera's midsection.#CL2#
MayGregor clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Oliviera fails to pull guard.
MayGregor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
MayGregor lands with a light punch inside.
MayGregor lands a right hand.
MayGregor lands an elbow just above Dos Oliviera 's eye. #T2#
A right hook to the body lands for MayGregor.
Dos Oliviera being controlled against the cage.#BC2#
MayGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
MayGregor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dos Oliviera is trying to defend but MayGregor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dos Oliviera manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
MayGregor wants to get up but he can't break Dos Oliviera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
MayGregor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing MayGregor from controlling successfully.
MayGregor controlling from the top position. #SUB#
MayGregor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MayGregor trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Paulo Dos Oliviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but no luck.
Dos Oliviera pulls MayGregor in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but MayGregor pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to keep a closed guard but MayGregor is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
MayGregor is posturing up here but Dos Oliviera has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! MayGregor tries to roll out but it's too tight and MayGregor has to tap! Slick submission there by Dos Oliviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paulo Dos Oliviera!
An out of breath Paulo Dos Oliviera thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Boyd MayGregor spoke after the fight, saying 'Man, fuck yo cracka ass...lemme get my nine and show y'all what it is right now, muthafucka...'.
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Event:
C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Salvatore rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Oliviera moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salvatore.
Dos Oliviera throws a counter high kick but Salvatore was just alert enough to avoid it.
Dos Oliviera takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Salvatore stalks Dos Oliviera and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Oliviera's face. Dos Oliviera staggers backwards, shaken.
Salvatore throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a shoot takedown. Salvatore fights it but they end up in guard.
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.#SUB2#
Salvatore is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Salvatore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dos Oliviera content to stall in guard here. #SU#
Dos Oliviera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
A combination from Salvatore does no damage.
Dos Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Salvatore misses with a body shot.
Dos Oliviera takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dos Oliviera slips a jab from Salvatore.
Dos Oliviera drops down looking for a counter takedown but Salvatore sprawls and moves away.
Salvatore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera attempts a counter takedown but Salvatore avoids it well and moves away.
Salvatore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Dos Oliviera is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Salvatore misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dos Oliviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Salvatore's head. #T2#
Salvatore on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Oliviera to get the leverage.
Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dos Oliviera is thwarting Salvatore's attempts to control the position.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
Salvatore is trying to stand.
Salvatore is staying active underneath Dos Oliviera, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Salvatore sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Salvatore manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SU#
Dos Oliviera stands up and waves to Salvatore to follow him.
Salvatore misses with a series of wild punches.
Dos Oliviera goes for a double leg but Salvatore avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Salvatore continues to drive forward.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salvatore misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salvatore has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Salvatore tries to get to full guard but Dos Oliviera has control of the leg.
Salvatore looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU#
Dos Oliviera decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Oliviera walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and clinches up with Salvatore, looking for a takedown. Dos Oliviera pushes Salvatore against the cage but Salvatore circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Salvatore throws a right hand that Dos Oliviera ducks under and follows up with a left that Dos Oliviera also avoids with ease.
Dos Oliviera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Enzo Salvatore will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dos Oliviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Salvatore scores with a nice right hand.
Salvatore bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Oliviera's head.
Salvatore lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Oliviera off the cage and back into range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #ES2#
Salvatore has his feet on Dos Oliviera's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Salvatore scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Dos Oliviera slips a jab and a cross from Salvatore.
Nice defenses there by Dos Oliviera.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvatore scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Salvatore throws a nice looking combination but Dos Oliviera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Dos Oliviera misses its target.
Salvatore connects with a looping right hand.
Enzo Salvatore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Salvatore.
Salvatore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dos Oliviera feinted with a counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Salvatore.
#T2#
Salvatore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
so Dos Oliviera counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dos Oliviera 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Salvatore looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dos Oliviera lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but Dos Oliviera defends easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dos Oliviera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dos Oliviera throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Salvatore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salvatore is looking for a triangle but Dos Oliviera pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvatore not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Salvatore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Salvatore. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salvatore.
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
Salvatore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dos Oliviera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Enzo Salvatore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Salvatore misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera slips under a jab.
Salvatore falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Dos Oliviera counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dos Oliviera is standing up over Salvatore. Salvatore looks to escape but Dos Oliviera dives into side control.
#T1##REVB#
Salvatore regains half guard.
Dos Oliviera is keen to just control but Salvatore is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Salvatore has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Salvatore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Oliviera to get the leverage. #SUB#
Salvatore is defending against the submission attempts here by Dos Oliviera.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dos Oliviera thows a huge punch but Salvatore dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Dos Oliviera working Salvatore over with strikes.
Salvatore works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Salvatore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dos Oliviera defends it easily.
Salvatore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dos Oliviera missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dos Oliviera with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dos Oliviera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Salvatore 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#
Salvatore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dos Oliviera does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Paulo Dos Oliviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Salvatore prevents Dos Oliviera from improving his position.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dos Oliviera trying to control here.
Salvatore trying to control from half guard but Dos Oliviera is working away.
Dos Oliviera is trying to stand.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera defending well.
Salvatore has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Dos Oliviera works to full guard. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dos Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dos Oliviera wants to sweep here but Salvatore controlling him for the moment.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Enzo Salvatore is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Salvatore engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Salvatore can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Salvatore got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dos Oliviera has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Salvatore has managed to get both his arms back between Dos Oliviera's legs - danger averted.
Dos Oliviera looking for a sweep. Not yet Dos Oliviera, not yet.
Salvatore trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dos Oliviera doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Salvatore.
I've got Salvatore winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Enzo Salvatore!
Enzo Salvatore very nearly forgot to thank Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Machine misses with an uppercut.
Machine moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDos Oliviera.
Machine really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Love Machine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machine stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD2#
Dos Oliviera shoots in and bounces Machine off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Dos Oliviera seems to have locked his on tight now - Machine screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Dos Oliviera, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Paulo Dos Oliviera!
Paulo Dos Oliviera bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Love Machine had this to say: 'Well, tonight I'm getting high and spread love to everyone. Don't worry my Bromance fans, I'll be back!'.
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Event:
C20: Lu vs Spillane
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Souza throws out a counter right but Dos Oliviera avoids it with no problem.
Souza throws a jab when Dos Oliviera was well out of range.
A punch combination from Souza misses.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Souza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Oliviera with a body shot.#TD#
Dos Oliviera closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dos Oliviera definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Souza wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Souza keeps working. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Souza knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dos Oliviera 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Souza is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Dos Oliviera seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera misses with the ground and pound.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU#
Dos Oliviera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Souza looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dos Oliviera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range. #TD#
Dos Oliviera manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Souza on his heels. He'll look to pass Souza's guard now, I'm sure.
Souza keeping full guard, as Dos Oliviera tries to pass.
Souza trying to control the position.
Dos Oliviera won't allow Souza to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Souza manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Oliviera has Souza in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Souza gets to his feet - Dos Oliviera follows without any prompting. #T3#
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Souza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dos Oliviera walks into a stiff left hand from Souza.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Dos Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Dos Oliviera tries to sprawl but Souza drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Dos Oliviera is trying to get back to full guard.
Dos Oliviera trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Souza tries to pass to full mount but Dos Oliviera defends it. #T4#
Souza slips a nice elbow through Dos Oliviera's hands, connecting with Dos Oliviera's forehead.
Dos Oliviera is pressing down on Souza's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Souza trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dos Oliviera is trying to control the position but Souza postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Souza dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Nice defenses there by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Souza, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Dos Oliviera does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab from Dos Oliviera finds it's way through Souza's defenses.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Souza sprawls well. Souza wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dos Oliviera closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dos Oliviera lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Souza manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Souza gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Souza gets underhooks to prevent Dos Oliviera's takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD2#
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
#ES#
Dos Oliviera has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Souza is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dos Oliviera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dos Oliviera goes for a takedown attempt but Souza pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Paulo Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Souza throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up but Souza circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Souza.
Dos Oliviera fails with a takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Oliviera blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza misses with a looping left.
Ritchie Souza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Oliviera closes the distance but Souza moves to the side
and Souza counters with a straight right hand.
Dos Oliviera avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch up but Souza keeps it at a distance.
Dos Oliviera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Souza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dos Oliviera circles away quickly and effectively.
Dos Oliviera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Dos Oliviera gets a clinch. #T3#
Dos Oliviera wants to take the fight to the mat but Souza manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
Dos Oliviera tries to pull guard but Souza won't allow it.
#TD2#
Souza lands a takedown into guard.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Souza has passed into half guard!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Souza is looking to take a break and control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Souza connects with a nice short shot to Dos Oliviera's temple.
Dos Oliviera wants to get back to full guard.
Souza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Souza wants to get back to his feet.
Dos Oliviera regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Dos Oliviera looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Souza wants to control from the top but Dos Oliviera keeps moving. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Dos Oliviera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Souza passes into half guard.
Souza looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dos Oliviera with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ritchie Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Dos Oliviera slips under a jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dos Oliviera looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Souza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch.
Souza throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Oliviera moves out of range easily.
Dos Oliviera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Souza on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera obviously looking to wear him down.
Dos Oliviera shoots for a takedown but Souza saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
Souza tries to bum rush Dos Oliviera with a series of wild strikes but Dos Oliviera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dos Oliviera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Souza is fending him off so far but Dos Oliviera persists. Nope, Souza circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Souza.
Dos Oliviera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Souza misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Souza throws a body punch but Dos Oliviera moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera closes this distance looking for a takedown but Souza circles away.
Souza connects with a body shot.
Dos Oliviera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Souza.
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Souza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Souza with a nice cross.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dos Oliviera keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Souza.
Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but Souza moves out of range.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch up.
Souza misses with a wild combination.
#T2#
Dos Oliviera fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ritchie Souza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Oliviera blocks a head kick by Souza.
Souza keeps the fight on the outside.
Dos Oliviera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dos Oliviera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is trying to get back to half guard.#ES2#
Souza throws Dos Oliviera to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Souza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dos Oliviera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Dos Oliviera explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Souza swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Paulo Dos Oliviera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Dos Oliviera doesn't manage to clinch there - Souza circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Souza misses.
Dos Oliviera wants to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Souza misses.
Dos Oliviera fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
Dos Oliviera drops his hands momentarily and Souza takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dos Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Souza pushes him off.
Souza thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dos Oliviera feinted with a counter takedown.
Souza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dos Oliviera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Souza throws out the jab.
Dos Oliviera half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Souza looks to land a combination but Dos Oliviera avoids it well.
Souza uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dos Oliviera has time to react.#T4#
Souza throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dos Oliviera.
Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Souza is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Souza closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking for a triangle but Souza pushes his legs off easily.
Souza lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Souza makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
Souza working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ritchie Souza comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Souza has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ritchie Souza!
Post fight, Ritchie Souza stared into the camera and said 'i'm not surprised mother fuckers, Tap, snap or Nap bitches...'.
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Event:
CFN1: Vovchanchyn vs Xerxes
Date: Jul 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Valverde shows good takedown defense.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a leg kick but Valverde checks it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Valverde sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Valverde with the counter takedown but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.#TD2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Valverde to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wriggles free and stands up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Valverde throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was covering up waiting for the punch and Valverde finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom. #T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Valverde is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Valverde landing some decent shots from guard.
Valverde wants to control from the top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Valverde looking to sit in guard and control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Valverde's head.#T3#
Valverde trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control but Valverde is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valverde looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wanted to stand there but Valverde had control of the position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valverde is trying to keep Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera in close.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to stand but Valverde has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Valverde sprawls well. Valverde wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera lands with an uppercut that bounces Valverde off the cage and back into range.#CL2#
Valverde clinches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to drag Valverde to the mat but Valverde just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Valverde is pushing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Valverde but Valverde pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera enables Valverde to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Valverde wants to stand but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Valverde sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is pulling down on Valverde's head. It's preventing any offense from Valverde, at least for the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Valverde feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Valverde is working Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Valverde defends well.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Valverde wants to pass the guard but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping the position.#T3#
Valverde trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valverde gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Valverde must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to hit a switch here but Valverde passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera there!
Valverde trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
You get the feeling that Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Valverde avoids the attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to control.
Valverde trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathieu Valverde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drives through with a takedown into Valverde's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Valverde is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working for submissions but it's allowed Valverde to get to half guard.
Valverde is stalling here. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Valverde seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valverde regains half guard.
Valverde is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera sits in half guard.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well.
Valverde is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valverde trying to control from the bottom.
Valverde keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mathieu Valverde has got the better of the ground game so far.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control the action but Valverde is working from the bottom.
Valverde should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Valverde is looking to control Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Valverde avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is taking a breather. Valverde 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.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Valverde wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Valverde defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to pass the guard but Valverde is defending well. #SUB2#
Valverde actively working from the bottom here.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a strike but Valverde avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking to clinch but Valverde is avoiding it.
#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.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Valverde looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Valverde tries to buck Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is having none of it.
Valverde manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Valverde wants to stand up but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling the position.
#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Valverde moves into full mount! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera won't be happy about that!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mathieu Valverde.
Well Valverde has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
CP1: Rydell vs Dos Oliviera
Date: Jun 28, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Rydell has Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Rydell on the inside. #TD#
Rydell is trying to trip Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. He has hold of a leg but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Rydell persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rydell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rydell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Rydell stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws up his legs and catches Rydell in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Rydell tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
After the fight, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Combate 6: Quarta-feira
Date: May 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera walks into a straight right hand from Silva.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off to one side.
Silva is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets caught napping as Silva dives in and scores a takedown. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is adopting a defensive guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva wants to control from the top but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps moving.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls Silva in close to his closed guard and prevents Silva from doing any damage or advancing position.
Silva with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Silva trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Silva trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Silva keeping moving, preventing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Silva wants to sweep here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera controlling him for the moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back looking for a leg! Silva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Silva manages to kick Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera off! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera jumps back into Silva's guard. #T2##SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Silva dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls Silva in to control the position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to sweep but no luck.
Silva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silva throws a strike but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pushes down on Silva's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've been hearing that Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks to land a strike but Silva avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVB#
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Silva trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to sweep him here. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Silva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Silva manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royce Silva dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves away.
Silva stuffs the takedown attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Royce Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Silva closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throws Silva to one side and escapes!
The fighters circle momentarily. Silva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1##SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SU#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up. #TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Silva's head.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
Silva tries to roll over but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeps him under control.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well.
Silva is refusing to be controlled, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera sits in half guard.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling him
Silva wants to improve his position but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling well.
#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Silva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has cracked it and Silva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
Our winner, Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera, 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:
Combate 2: Guerra
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson with the counter takedown but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
Johnson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson trying to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
#T1#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is working away from the top position though.
Johnson is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#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.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Johnson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Johnson wants to control but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is keeping busy.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling well.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control from half guard but Johnson is working away.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Johnson sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Johnson gets caught flat footed, as Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera controlling from the top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Johnson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera uses it to pass to side control.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stands up and beckons Johnson to his feet.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Johnson to the ground. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is now in Johnson's guard.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera stays in close to Johnson's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt - Johnson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Johnson.#TD#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Johnson keeps trying to improve his position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to get an arm triangle but Johnson is defending well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Johnson can't do much from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to get the leverage. #T3#
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera's back!
A lull in the action here.
Johnson is not going to allow Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera to sit and survive in this position.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johnson controlling from the full mount.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is squirming around, avoiding Johnson's attempts to control the action.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?#T4#
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
dj Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to reverse the position but Johnson maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
dj Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 29:28
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
A relieved looking Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis and Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettis moves into the clinch.
Pettis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is trying to keep an underhook but Pettis manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is in trouble now - Pettis has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to reverse the position but Pettis maintains control.
Pettis content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera tries to lock up and control but Pettis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Pettis (8) vs (0) Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera
A bit of a pause in the action here. Pettis controlling the positon.
Pettis is looking for the choke from the back position but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is controlling his hands well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis controlling from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Pettis'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.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Pettis 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.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Pettis off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is really stuck here.
Pettis controls the position.
Pettis working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Pettis biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera just trying to survive but Pettis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pettis is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Pettis is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is persistently looking for the submission but Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is defending it well.
Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera trying to control the hands but Pettis breaks the grip.
Good control from Pettis.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pettis is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Da Santa Michael Dos Oliviera is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis! |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rodger Barnet and Paulo Dos Oliviera. Barnet has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Rodger Barnet is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rodger Barnet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paulo Dos Oliviera!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dos Oliviera feints and as Barnet raises his hands in defense, Dos Oliviera changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barnet (0) vs (2) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dos Oliviera trying to control but Barnet is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Oliviera avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnet keeping moving, preventing Dos Oliviera from controlling successfully.
Dos Oliviera is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dos Oliviera thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnet has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dos Oliviera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Barnet is breathing heavily.
Dos Oliviera controlling from the top position.
Dos Oliviera wants to control from the top but Barnet keeps moving.
Dos Oliviera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnet can't keep his opponent in guard - Dos Oliviera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera wants to control but Barnet is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Barnet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Oliviera to get the leverage.
Barnet wants to improve his position but Dos Oliviera is controlling well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barnet trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnet is staying active underneath Dos Oliviera, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dos Oliviera is working for a submission of some sort.
Dos Oliviera is looking for a kimura but Barnet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dos Oliviera to get the leverage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Oliviera is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barnet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dos Oliviera slows the pace down in half guard.
Barnet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dos Oliviera is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Barnet (0) vs (5) Dos Oliviera
Barnet tries to improve his position but instead Dos Oliviera has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barnet (0) vs (8) Dos Oliviera
Dos Oliviera looking for the RNC.
Barnet might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dos Oliviera looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Barnet taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paulo Dos Oliviera! |
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