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AD461: Chewie PBP Commentary |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O'Sullivan moves forwards but Belfort connects with a nice, crisp jab.
O'Sullivan lands a jab to Belfort's midsection.
Belfort scores with a spinning back kick!
Jordan Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belfort throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
O'Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Belfort avoids it well and moves away.
Belfort lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Daniel O'Sullivan has been cut.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
O'Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belfort lands a nice leg kick that just misses O'Sullivan's sensitive parts.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
O'Sullivan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Belfort throws a leg kick that is checked
and O'Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
O'Sullivan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
O'Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sullivan is working hard here to advance position.
Belfort pulls O'Sullivan in to control the position.
O'Sullivan advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
O'Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Belfort is defending well.
O'Sullivan seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Belfort has recovered full guard.
O'Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Belfort is keeping the position.
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.
Belfort lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
O'Sullivan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Belfort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
O'Sullivan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belfort puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
O'Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
O'Sullivan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Belfort pulls his head out easily.
O'Sullivan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O'Sullivan is staying active underneath Belfort, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Belfort throwing shots but O'Sullivan is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks O'Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
O'Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
O'Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Belfort can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
O'Sullivan wants to sweep here but Belfort controlling him for the moment.
O'Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
O'Sullivan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belfort doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belfort manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
O'Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Belfort from controlling successfully.
O'Sullivan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to control from the top but O'Sullivan keeps moving.
O'Sullivan working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
Belfort sitting in guard, not really doing much.
O'Sullivan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
O'Sullivan trying to control from half guard but Belfort is working away.
O'Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Belfort has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jordan Belfort will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A low kick from Belfort is predictable there
and O'Sullivan counters with a single leg into guard. Belfort didn't expect that.
O'Sullivan pushes down on Belfort's leg and manages to get into half guard.
O'Sullivan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Belfort seems keen to control O'Sullivan's posture.
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
O'Sullivan slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Sullivan to get the leverage.
O'Sullivan is looking for a kimura but Belfort is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for O'Sullivan to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O'Sullivan stalling away here and it's allowed Belfort to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
O'Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
O'Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
O'Sullivan is looking to pass into half guard but Belfort pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Belfort is in guard.
O'Sullivan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Belfort has picked O'Sullivan up and slammed him! O'Sullivan can't keep hold of the triangle and Belfort manages to pass to side control!
O'Sullivan is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort trying to control the position but O'Sullivan is working away.
Belfort looking to punish the body of his opponent here but O'Sullivan is avoiding damage well.
O'Sullivan tries to buck Belfort off but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort trying to control the action but O'Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Belfort creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Belfort wants to lay and pray for a moment but O'Sullivan keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here.
Belfort landing strikes.
O'Sullivan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Belfort's best efforts.
Belfort throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
O'Sullivan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
O'Sullivan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Belfort has passed into half guard!
O'Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
Belfort thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed O'Sullivan's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan working for a triangle but Belfort defends it easily.
O'Sullivan trying to keep a closed guard but Belfort is proving a slippery customer.
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Sullivan controls Belfort momentarily but Belfort frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belfort trying to control the position from guard on top but O'Sullivan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O'Sullivan wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jordan Belfort will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Daniel O'Sullivan's cut.
That's time! O'Sullivan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Belfort cracks O'Sullivan with a good jab.
O'Sullivan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Belfort. Belfort obviously looking to wear him down.
Belfort's hands are dropping dangerously low here and O'Sullivan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Belfort scrambles back to his feet.
Belfort lands a nice hook to O'Sullivan's body. O'Sullivan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Belfort tried to score with a low kick but O'Sullivan checks it.
Belfort misses the shot to the body.
O'Sullivan feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belfort moves into range and connects with a jab.
Belfort motions for O'Sullivan to come forward. Belfort throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
O'Sullivan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Belfort takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
O'Sullivan staying out of range there.
O'Sullivan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Belfort throws a hook but O'Sullivan avoids it easily.
O'Sullivan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Belfort connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
O'Sullivan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Belfort.
Belfort wants to slow O'Sullivan down by chopping away at his legs.
O'Sullivan attempts a counter takedown but Belfort avoids it well and moves away.
Daniel O'Sullivan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Belfort is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort thows a leg kick but O'Sullivan checks it
and O'Sullivan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Belfort feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to O'Sullivan's calf.
A low kick from Belfort misses
and O'Sullivan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
O'Sullivan wants to work for an arm triangle but Belfort is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Belfort moves into full guard.
O'Sullivan stopping the sweep attempt from Belfort.
Belfort is trying to keep O'Sullivan in close.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing O'Sullivan from controlling successfully.
Daniel O'Sullivan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belfort is keeping the position for now.
O'Sullivan throwing strikes from guard but Belfort blocks nicely.
Belfort keeping full guard, as O'Sullivan tries to pass.
O'Sullivan wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
O'Sullivan looking to sit in guard and control but Belfort gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O'Sullivan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Belfort defends it easily.
O'Sullivan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Belfort is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for O'Sullivan.
O'Sullivan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Belfort is staying tight to O'Sullivan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belfort trying to control the action but O'Sullivan is working from the bottom.
O'Sullivan wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Belfort comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Belfort winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Belfort!
Jordan Belfort took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FORCEE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Daniel O'Sullivan spoke after the fight, saying 'My opponent got PEDs from Wolf / Aaron'.
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