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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Fullbuster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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210 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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182 cm
25
180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gray Fullbuster! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Royce Gracie! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fullbuster looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Fullbuster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Fullbuster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Fullbuster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fullbuster stands and throws Gracie's legs to the side, diving into side control. Fullbuster working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. Fullbuster trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. Fullbuster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Fullbuster shoots in. Gracie fails with the takedown and Fullbuster counters with a big head kick but Gracie shrugs it off. Fullbuster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Fullbuster manages to break the clinch.
Fullbuster doesn't succeed with the takedown and Gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Fullbuster! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fullbuster has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fullbuster! Fullbuster has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Fullbuster is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Gracie wants to get back to his feet but Fullbuster is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fullbuster trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gracie pushes Fullbuster off and scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie shoots in and bounces Fullbuster off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gracie is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fullbuster is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fullbuster has escaped and now he's on top! Fullbuster trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. Fullbuster is breathing heavily. Fullbuster throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Fullbuster wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fullbuster is controlling him. Gracie pushes Fullbuster off and scrambles back to his feet.
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 Gray Fullbuster will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gracie feints and as Fullbuster raises his hands in defense, Gracie changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Fullbuster slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard. Fullbuster wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving. Gracie wants to stand and escape but Fullbuster is having none of it. Fullbuster drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gracie looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gracie looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gracie!
That's one minute gone in the round. Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gracie working away. Gracie tries for a kimura but Fullbuster is defending well. Fullbuster is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Royce Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far. Gracie working away. Gracie looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gracie is working to tighten is grip on Fullbuster's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Fullbuster has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Gracie is really squeezing tight and eventually Fullbuster passes out! Gracie breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royce Gracie!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
61% |
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