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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 64 p4p, 212 weight class) and Olyn Seran (ranked 11 p4p, 39 weight class). Seran is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sound of Silence - Disturbed. Olyn Seran has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ernest Graves's chin.
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BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 30 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Olyn Seran!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seran defends it nicely.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Seran lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Seran keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves misses with a jab to the body
and Seran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Seran.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Seran to the ground. Graves is now in Seran's guard.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seran utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Graves 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.
Graves loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Graves postures up.
Seran can't keep his opponent in guard - Graves advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seran tries to get to full guard but Graves has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Seran wants to control but Graves is keeping busy.
Seran wants to get back to full guard.
Seran slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.
Seran has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Graves 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 Seran.
Seran wants to control but Graves postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to control but Seran is keeping him busy.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Seran defends.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Seran can't do much from the bottom here.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Seran denies him.
You can see the frustration on Seran's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves trying to control the action but Seran is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Graves misses with a hook to the body
and Seran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves throws a right hand that misses
and Seran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Graves fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graves shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seran but Seran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Seran was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Graves thuds a left hand into Seran's body.
Graves is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Seran's half guard.
Graves scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Olyn Seran has been cut.
Seran gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seran wants to sweep but no luck.
Graves lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves won't allow Seran to sweep him here.
Ernest Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Graves is aware though and is defending well.
Graves throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Seran works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Graves working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Seran's head.
Graves trying to control but Seran is working from the bottom.
Graves engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Seran wants to sweep here but Graves controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Seran stops Graves from passing to mount.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Seran is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves tries to move into full mount but can't pass Seran's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Seran down.
Graves landing strikes.
Seran tries to buck Graves off but Graves is having none of it.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves scores with punches from side control.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Seran keeps working.
Graves is really struggling to control Seran but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Graves slows the pace down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seran is trying to improve his position.
Who's going to make the next move?
Seran sneaks back into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Seran is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ernest Graves dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Graves shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Seran defends it nicely.
Graves swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seran dodges the punch combination from Graves.
Seran throws out a counter right but Graves avoids it with no problem.
Graves misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in but no luck this time.
Seran let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown but Seran manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Graves's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seran! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Graves sizes up Seran with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is trying hard to land a takedown here. Seran sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Seran misses.
Olyn Seran seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Seran throws a counter combo.
Graves tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seran swivels and escapes.
Graves gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Seran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Olyn Seran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves working away.
Graves landing a few strikes.
Graves lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Graves landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seran is looking for a sweep.
Seran is not content to let Graves control the position.
Seran is trying to get back to half guard.
Seran manages to work his way to half guard, despite Graves's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Seran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Seran has hold of Graves's hands but Graves slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Graves is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Seran is looking to improve his position but Graves isn't that keen on the idea.
Graves raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seran is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Seran throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Graves, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
Ernest Graves thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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