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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gracie (ranked 23591 p4p, 1312 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 704 p4p, 215 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent MT
Insanely flexible |
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Good elbows
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OConnor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
OConnor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from OConnor.
OConnor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OConnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OConnor counters with a nice double leg into 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.
Gracie trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OConnor working some strikes from top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OConnor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep OConnor in close.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OConnor's guard.
OConnor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
OConnor looks winded!
Gracie wants to control from the top but OConnor keeps moving.
Gracie passes OConnor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but OConnor is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to advance position but OConnor won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but OConnor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting OConnor's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but OConnor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OConnor is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is thwarting OConnor's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is keen to just control but OConnor is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and OConnor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OConnor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie tries for a takedown but OConnor circles away easily
and OConnor counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and OConnor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
OConnor prevents the takedown attempt.
OConnor lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
OConnor cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
OConnor is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OConnor manages to break the clinch.
OConnor dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OConnor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
OConnor controlling from the top position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OConnor's guard.
Gracie prevents OConnor from getting back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but OConnor is keeping the position.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but OConnor circles away easily
letting OConnor counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OConnor.
OConnor postures up.
Gracie is really struggling to control OConnor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OConnor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
OConnor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
OConnor pulls Gracie in to control the position.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OConnor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and OConnor counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie is trying to keep OConnor in close.
OConnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OConnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OConnor postures up.
OConnor controlling from the top position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OConnor manages to get himself to full guard.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OConnor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OConnor controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OConnor is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OConnor has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and OConnor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OConnor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and OConnor counters with a takedown into side control.
OConnor scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OConnor is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but OConnor has control of the leg.
OConnor passes to side control.
OConnor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control OConnor's posture but OConnor avoids it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on OConnor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
OConnor working the head and body with strikes.
OConnor is controlling the pace.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
OConnor won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OConnor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
OConnor is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
William OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
OConnor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OConnor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from OConnor.
OConnor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
OConnor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
OConnor looking for a sweep. Not yet OConnor, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but OConnor keeps moving.
OConnor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
OConnor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
Bubba Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnor can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie thows a huge punch but OConnor dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OConnor prevents Gracie from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
William OConnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OConnor 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William OConnor!
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FIGHT
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