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Event:
TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Dos Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Oliviera.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Dos Oliviera shoots in.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
We've been told by Dos Oliviera's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Oliviera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T2#
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Oliviera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Oliviera didn't expect that.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roger Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor controlling the position.
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taylor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Taylor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dos Oliviera has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Taylor moves into full mount!
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Oliviera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily#TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC2#
Dos Oliviera is rocked!
Dos Oliviera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Oh Dos Oliviera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Oliviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet. Dos Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor 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 to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Dos Oliviera's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos Oliviera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera! #T2#
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Taylor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Dos Oliviera with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Dos Oliviera has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dos Oliviera.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.#SU2#
Taylor decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Dos Oliviera is in trouble here! Taylor pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bishop Taylor!
Bishop Taylor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
COLISEU 14.12
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dos Oliviera's half 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.
Dos Oliviera looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Santiago is trying to control. Dos Oliviera wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Santiago wants to pass the guard but Dos Oliviera is defending well.
Dos Oliviera is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard. #SUB#
Santiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Santiago trying to mount his opponent but Dos Oliviera defends it. #SUB#
Santiago is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santiago thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dos Oliviera's head. #T1##SUB2#
Dos Oliviera looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Santiago is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dos Oliviera is just riding it out for now. Santiago eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dos Oliviera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santiago. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dos Oliviera defends it well. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dos Oliviera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santiago not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Santiago wants to control but Dos Oliviera is keeping him busy.
Dos Oliviera keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Santiago is working for a kimura but Dos Oliviera is defending it quite comfortably.
Santiago works his way into full mount!
Dos Oliviera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away.
Santiago 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.#T3#
Dos Oliviera is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#SUB#
Santiago working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up.
Santiago prevents Dos Oliviera from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Santiago has control of Dos Oliviera's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Dos Oliviera regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Santiago looking to control but Dos Oliviera is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Dos Oliviera is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santiago tries to control but Dos Oliviera wriggling away. #SUB#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Dos Oliviera blocking the ground and pound.
Dos Oliviera sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Santiago is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santiago looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcelo Santiago dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Santiago dives in and scores a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Dos Oliviera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santiago stands and throws Dos Oliviera's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Santiago is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Dos Oliviera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Dos Oliviera tries to buck Santiago off but Santiago is having none of it.#SUB#
Santiago is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dos Oliviera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dos Oliviera is looking to regain half guard here but Santiago keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Dos Oliviera defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Santiago. #SUB#
Santiago jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dos Oliviera manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T1#
Santiago trying to control the position but Dos Oliviera is working away. #SUB#
Santiago working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dos Oliviera looks to move to half guard but instead Santiago has passed into mount! Damn!#SUB#
Santiago working for a guillotine from mount but Dos Oliviera is in no mood to give up. #SUB#
Santiago is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Dos Oliviera is surviving well by controlling Santiago's body position as best he can.
Santiago wants to control the pace but Dos Oliviera is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Santiago moves to the back. #SUB#
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Santiago 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, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Santiago looking for the choke from the back.
Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Oliviera can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Santiago has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Santiago tightening his grip on Dos Oliviera, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera 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 Santiago gets his way!
#T3#
Dos Oliviera tries to break free.
#SUB#
Santiago is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dos Oliviera has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Santiago is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Oliviera is controlling his hands well. #SUB#
Santiago 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, Dos Oliviera has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Will Santiago go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Santiago looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera has hold of Santiago's leg, trying to break free but it's let Santiago lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Dos Oliviera is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Santiago throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
TAOC #1 - Chonus X An 2
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Santiago shoots in and gets a takedown into Dos Oliviera's guard.
Santiago trying to control but Dos Oliviera is working from the bottom.
Dos Oliviera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Santiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Oliviera tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dos Oliviera working for a triangle but Santiago defends it easily.
Dos Oliviera is breathing heavily.
Santiago trying to control the position from guard on top but Dos Oliviera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1#
Dos Oliviera keeping moving, preventing Santiago from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santiago advances to half guard.
Dos Oliviera is refusing to be controlled, as Santiago sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Santiago is trying for a kimura here. Dos Oliviera looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Santiago wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcelo Santiago!
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Event:
COLISEU 24.11
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by DeSalvo. Beautiful body shot.
Albert DeSalvo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeSalvo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
DeSalvo attempts a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it well and moves away.
DeSalvo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dos Oliviera on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dos Oliviera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and DeSalvo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dos Oliviera scrambles back to his feet.
DeSalvo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dos Oliviera's hands.
DeSalvo throws an overhand right that has Dos Oliviera reeling! DeSalvo follows up with more punches and Dos Oliviera is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert DeSalvo!
During a confident post fight interview, Albert DeSalvo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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