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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Artem Graf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Molony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molony has chosen Dearg Doom by Horslips as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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18
160 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Artem Graf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Riley Molony!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molony gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Graf throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Molony throws a combination that misses
and Graf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Molony throws an off balance right hand
and Graf counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Graf is thwarting Molony's attempts to control the position.
Graf wants to work for an arm triangle but Molony is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Graf wants to lay and pray for a moment but Molony keeps working.
Graf is nestled in close to Molony, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graf is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Graf is pressing down on Molony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Molony is holding on for now.
Graf looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graf trying to mount his opponent but Molony defends it.
Graf drops an elbow to the side of Molony's head.
Molony blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graf.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graf connects with a nice short shot to Molony's temple.
Graf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Graf working over Molony with some ground and pound. Molony looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graf is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Molony sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Graf is trying to control. Molony wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Graf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Molony doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Graf.
Molony wants to get back to full guard.
Graf is trying to work for a kimura but Molony is defending well.
Molony wants to improve his position but Graf is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Graf connects with a nice short shot to Molony's temple.
Graf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Graf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Molony wants to control the action here but instead Graf manages to pass to full mount!
Graf in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Molony is rocked!
Graf takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Molony is still in real trouble! Can Graf finish him?
Graf is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Molony can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Graf 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.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graf cracks Molony with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Artem Graf!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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