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Event:
UFF Fight Night 6
Date: Apr 26, 2025 |
#R1#
Cockerell avoids the head kick by Oliveira.
We've been told by Cockerell's head coaches at Mr. Swing Kings Top MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cockerell looks to score with a jab to the body but Oliveira is just out of range.
Cockerell lands a jab to the head.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Cockerell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cockerell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Oliveira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cockerell's waist but Cockerell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oliveira off to one side.
Oliveira shoots in looking for a takedown but Cockerell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Oliveira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Norton Cockerell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Oliveira.
A jab from Cockerell does it's job there.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but Cockerell shows good takedown defense.
Oliveira takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oliveira's coach down at Cozad MMA Sydney was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Oliveira's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cockerell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A little feinted left hand from Cockerell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Cockerell misses the target.
Oliveira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Oliveira closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cockerell is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control.
Oliveira misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB2#
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Cockerell is defending well.
Oliveira lands a few punches from side control.#T1#
Oliveira trying to control the position but Cockerell is working away.
Oliveira lands some shots froms side control.
Cockerell keeping his opponent close.
Cockerell can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cockerell has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cockerell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oliveira misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T2#
Oliveira in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Oliveira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Cockerell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Oliveira crashes against the mat.
#T3##SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cockerell has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Oliveira but great work by Cockerell.
Cockerell working away.
Cockerell is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is looking to reverse the position.
Cockerell throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Oliveira struggling a bit here.#T4#
Cockerell wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cockerell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cockerell wants to control but Oliveira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is doing well to control the position and prevent Cockerell from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cockerell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Oliveira wants to control but Cockerell is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norton Cockerell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Cockerell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cockerell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Cockerell is retaining full guard.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Cockerell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira stopping the sweep attempt from Cockerell.
Cockerell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cockerell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Oliveira has Cockerell in his guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockerell trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Cockerell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Oliveira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cockerell has managed to get both his arms back between Oliveira's legs - danger averted.
Cockerell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Oliveira can do to turn this around?
Cockerell is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cockerell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Oliveira is trying to control the position but Cockerell postures up.
Cockerell controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Cockerell is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Cockerell controls Oliveira momentarily but Oliveira frees himself.
Oliveira passes Cockerell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oliveira is pressing down on Cockerell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cockerell is holding on for now.
Cockerell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cockerell has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oliveira tries to pass to full mount but Cockerell defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but Cockerell is defending well.
Oliveira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cockerell is looking to improve his position.
Samuel Oliveira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cockerell manages to get to full guard.
Cockerell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Oliveira passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T4#
Cockerell is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cockerell knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cockerell is looking for a sweep.
Oliveira creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Oliveira working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cockerell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cockerell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Oliveira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Cockerell missing with a left hand there. Oliveira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliveira closes the distance and clinches up with Cockerell, looking for a takedown. Oliveira pushes Cockerell against the cage but Cockerell circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cockerell lands a nice shot to the body.
Cockerell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cockerell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cockerell swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cockerell won't be happy with that.
Cockerell tries to bench press Oliveira off him but Oliveira keeps the position. #SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cockerell has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cockerell is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cockerell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Oliveira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oliveira in side control, throwing shots but Cockerell defends. #SUB2#
Oliveira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cockerell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Oliveira's guard! Nice work there by Cockerell! #T1#
Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Oliveira has his foot on Cockerell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cockerell works his way back into a safe position though.
Cockerell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cockerell is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oliveira is trying to control Cockerell's posture but Cockerell avoids it.
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard.
Cockerell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working. #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.
Oliveira wants to control but Cockerell postures up.
Cockerell is looking to take a break and control but Oliveira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cockerell is really struggling to control Oliveira but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SU#
Cockerell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Oliveira to his feet.
Cockerell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cockerell stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Cockerell throwing a counter right hand but Oliveira manages to avoid it.
Oliveira tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cockerell swivels and escapes.
Norton Cockerell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Oliveira.
Cockerell slaps away a takedown attempt from Oliveira, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Cockerell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cockerell misses with a hook.
Norton Cockerell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Oliveira keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cockerell lands a jab.#TD2#
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into Cockerell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cockerell has his feet on Oliveira's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cockerell loads up on a big right hand but Oliveira slips the punch.
Cockerell misses with a looping right.#TD2#
Cockerell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliveira pushing down on Cockerell's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oliveira throwing shots but Cockerell is blocking nicely.
Cockerell is in trouble now - Oliveira has advanced to mount!
Oliveira tries to control but Cockerell wriggling away.
Cockerell sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T4#
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Cockerell is defending well.
Oliveira is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cockerell is looking for a sweep. Oliveira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Cockerell is defending well.
Oliveira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Oliveira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cockerell hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Norton Cockerell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cockerell 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norton Cockerell!
After winning the bout, Norton Cockerell 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2025 |
#R1##TD#
Oliveira scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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. Oliveira connects with a nice short shot to O Conner's temple.
O Conner wants to control but Oliveira is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
O Conner moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira stands and throws O Conner's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oliveira trying to control the action but O Conner is working from the bottom. #T1#
O Conner taking punishment in the form of punches.
Oliveira throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but O Conner is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
O Conner is looking to regain half guard here but Oliveira keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but O Conner is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O Conner gets back to half guard.
O Conner felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura but O Conner is defending well.
#T2#
Oliveira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
O Conner wants to get back to his feet.
Oliveira is looking to pass O Conner's guard but actually O Conner recovers to full guard.
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira looking to pass the guard.
Oliveira stops O Conner from standing up.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Conner is trying to keep Oliveira in close.
#SUB#
Oliveira has gone for a leg lock! O Conner slips out almost immediately though and dives into Oliveira's guard.#REVB##T3#
O Conner won't allow Oliveira to sweep him here.
Oliveira keeping moving, preventing O Conner from controlling successfully.
O Conner with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but O Conner defends easily.
Oliveira wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Oliveira trying to keep a closed guard but O Conner is proving a slippery customer.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. O Conner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. O Conner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Oliveira has his foot on O Conner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. O Conner works his way back into a safe position though.
Oliveira is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
O Conner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Oliveira working for a triangle but O Conner defends it easily.
O Conner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oliveira trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Oliveira has his feet on O Conner's thighs here. He's pushed O Conner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! O Conner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Oliveira! |
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Event:
EGA - 5
Date: Mar 23, 2025 |
#R1#
Fofano is trying hard to land a takedown here. Oliveira sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kouassi Fofano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Oliveira, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fofano changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fofano shoots in looking for a takedown but Oliveira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Fofano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Oliveira gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fofano tries to pull guard but Oliveira won't allow it.
Samuel Oliveira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kouassi Fofano.
Oliveira lands an elbow inside that Fofano shrugs off. #CUT#It looks like Kouassi Fofano has been cut.
Oliveira definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Fofano jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Fofano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Fofano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliveira stands up over Fofano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira wants to stand but Fofano is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Fofano is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Oliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Oliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fofano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Fofano's legs - danger averted.#T1##SUB2#
Fofano throws his legs up looking for a submission but Oliveira uses it to pass to side control.
Fofano is not content to let Oliveira control the position.
Fofano gets back to half guard.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Fofano is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fofano tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Oliveira has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Oliveira looking to control but Fofano is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Oliveira lands a nice shot to the head. #T2#
Fofano is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fofano regains half guard.
Fofano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fofano is staying active underneath Oliveira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fofano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Fofano is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Oliveira rolls with it to try and escape but Fofano cranks on the arm and Oliveira is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kouassi Fofano!
Kouassi Fofano is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Kouassi Fofano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Samuel Oliveira stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight wasn't my night. But where I come from, we don’t break. We learn, we grow, and we come back stronger. To my team, my family, and everyone in the favelas, this isn’t the end. Do Bronx will rise again. I promise you that.'. |
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Event:
EGA - 4
Date: Mar 16, 2025 |
#R1#
Bohanas misses with a looping left.
Oliveira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bohanas.
Oliveira attempts a counter takedown but Bohanas avoids it well and moves away.
Bohanas swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Oliveira counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bohanas looking for a sweep. Not yet Bohanas, not yet. #SUB2#
Bohanas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Oliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira advances to half guard.
Bohanas trying to control but Oliveira postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira passes to side control.
Bohanas is not content to let Oliveira control the position. #SUB#
Oliveira is working to tighten his grip on Bohanas's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Bohanas has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Oliveira is really squeezing tight and eventually Bohanas passes out! Oliveira breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Samuel Oliveira!
Samuel Oliveira took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
EG Amsterdam - 1
Date: Feb 15, 2025 |
#R1##CL2#
Oliveira has taken the fight to the clinch.
House Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD2#
Oliveira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! House Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and House Jr manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into House Jr's guard.
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and House Jr defends it well. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. House Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oliveira.
Oliveira prevents House Jr from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Oliveira seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Oliveira is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Oliveira is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Oliveira maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! House Jr could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Oliveira has cracked it and House Jr is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Oliveira!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Oliveira!
Samuel Oliveira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
#R1#
Vieira tries to clinch but Oliveira moves out of range. #TD2#
Oliveira gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Oliveira is proving hard to escape from.
Oliveira wants to stand up but Vieira is controlling him.
Oliveira looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oliveira controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vieira is working Oliveira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.#ES#
Oliveira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#CL#
Oliveira takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Oliveira gets control of Vieira's arms and successfully pulls guard. Oliveira will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira trying to control but Oliveira is working from the bottom.
Oliveira wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Oliveira working for submissions but it's allowed Vieira to get to half guard.
Oliveira is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Oliveira is looking to escape.#SUB#
Oliveira actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Oliveira does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Oliveira pushes Vieira off but Vieira dives into side control.
#T3#
Oliveira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vieira wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Oliveira keeps working.
Oliveira wants to get back to his feet but Vieira is dominant here and he's now got Oliveira's back!
Vieira tries to keep control of the position but Oliveira is staying busy.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Vieira is riding his opponent, not letting Oliveira buck him off.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oliveira tries to escape but Vieira has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Vieira tightening his grip on Oliveira, looking for the choke.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Vieira is hanging on to Oliveira's back as he tries to escape.
Oliveira is trying to stand back up.
Oliveira looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vieira.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira is trying to get back to his feet but Vieira has full control of the position and if anything, Oliveira has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oliveira is trying to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charles Vieira will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vieira is defended easily by Oliveira.
Vieira stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Oliveira keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Vieira has taken the fight to the clinch.
Oliveira wants to take the fight to the mat but Vieira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vieira pulls guard successfully.
Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Vieira is pulling down on Oliveira's head. It's preventing any offense from Oliveira, at least for the moment.
Charles Vieira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Vieira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira postures up in Vieira's guard and throws a big left but Vieira blocks it.
Oliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oliveira postures up.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Oliveira wants to pass the guard but Vieira is keeping the position.
Oliveira is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vieira working a defensive guard but Oliveira manages to pass into side control anyway.
Oliveira grinds an elbow into Vieira's temple.
Oliveira wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Oliveira working away.#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Oliveira tries for a kimura but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira tries to buck Oliveira off but Oliveira is having none of it.
Vieira struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Oliveira has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Vieira is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Oliveira yanks on the arm and Vieira is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Oliveira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Samuel Oliveira!
Samuel Oliveira decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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