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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brendan O Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Royce Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan O Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Sullivan looks for a takedown but Gracie sprawls well.
O Sullivan moves into the clinch.
Gracie jumps into guard, dragging O Sullivan to the mat.
Gracie controls O Sullivan momentarily but O Sullivan frees himself.
O Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Sullivan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, O Sullivan has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Sullivan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
O Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
O Sullivan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
O Sullivan stands up and waves to Gracie to follow him.
O Sullivan tries to clinch but Gracie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and O Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
O Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
O Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
O Sullivan stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Gracie looking to control.
O Sullivan passes Gracie's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
O Sullivan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
O Sullivan is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with O Sullivan in particular looking to stall.
O Sullivan tries to stand and escape but Gracie is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan O Sullivan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
O Sullivan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. O Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.
O Sullivan managing to control the position.
O Sullivan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
O Sullivan has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
O Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
O Sullivan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gracie's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Sullivan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Sullivan passes into half guard.
O Sullivan stands up from half guard.
O Sullivan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gracie swivels and escapes.
Brendan O Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Sullivan sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Despite being in the dominant position, Brendan O Sullivan just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
O Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie can't keep his opponent in guard - O Sullivan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and O Sullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but O Sullivan pushes his legs off easily.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but O Sullivan is one step ahead there.
O Sullivan stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan O Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie fails with the takedown
and O Sullivan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
O Sullivan closes the distance and clinches.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but O Sullivan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
O Sullivan tries to pull guard but Gracie won't allow it.
O Sullivan prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Sullivan goes for a takedown attempt but Gracie pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
O Sullivan thows a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for O Sullivan with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from O Sullivan.
O Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
O Sullivan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gracie counters with a single leg into guard. O Sullivan didn't expect that.
O Sullivan has a closed guard, preventing Gracie from standing up.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but O Sullivan is retaining full guard.
O Sullivan wriggles free and stands up.
Gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for O Sullivan!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Sullivan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie tries to control but O Sullivan wriggling away.
O Sullivan tries to reverse the position but Gracie maintains control.
O Sullivan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now O Sullivan is on top in guard.
O Sullivan content to stall in guard here.
Brendan O Sullivan has got the better of the ground game so far.
O Sullivan looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gracie is looking for a triangle but O Sullivan pushes his legs off easily.
O Sullivan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Royce Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brendan O Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
O Sullivan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royce Gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think O Sullivan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brendan O Sullivan!
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energy
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FIGHT
RATING
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