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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Reichwein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Konstantin Reichwein enters the cage!
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191 lbs
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195 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andy Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Reichwein!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reichwein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Reichwein gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Reichwein is pressing down on Graves's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Graves won't allow Reichwein to sweep him here.
Reichwein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Reichwein controlling Graves's posture.
Reichwein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Graves can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reichwein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Graves controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Reichwein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves passes Reichwein's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Reichwein is looking to improve his position.
Graves is pressing down on Reichwein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reichwein is holding on for now.
Graves performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Graves is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Reichwein keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Reichwein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Graves won't allow Reichwein to sweep him here.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Reichwein is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Reichwein keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Reichwein is keeping the position.
Reichwein is looking for a triangle but Graves pushes his legs off easily.
Reichwein is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Reichwein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Reichwein throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Graves's waist but Graves gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reichwein off to one side.
Graves scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reichwein won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Graves is looking for a kimura but Reichwein is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Graves to get the leverage.
Reichwein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves trying to control but Reichwein is working from the bottom.
Reichwein is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Reichwein wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Graves is now in half guard.
Graves passes the guard and advances to mount!
Graves wants to finish this one by submission but Reichwein is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reichwein can't escape the position.
Graves looking to ground and pound but Reichwein is blocking nicely.
Graves wants to control but instead Reichwein manages to regain half guard.
Reichwein is looking to improve his position.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Reichwein is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Reichwein wants to improve his position but Graves is controlling well.
Graves is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reichwein manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Graves dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Graves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reichwein is not content to let Graves control the position.
Graves is working for a submission of some sort.
Reichwein is refusing to be controlled, as Graves sits in half guard.
Andy Graves overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Andy Graves wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Graves closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Graves wants to stand but Reichwein has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Graves wants to control from the top but Reichwein keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reichwein is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Reichwein is retaining full guard.
Reichwein is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Graves trying to control but Reichwein is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Andy Graves.
Graves shoots in and bounces Reichwein off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reichwein is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reichwein looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Reichwein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reichwein pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Reichwein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Graves has Reichwein in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves has his feet on Reichwein's thighs here. He's pushed Reichwein off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reichwein screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andy Graves!
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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
51% |
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