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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Glorious Superior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xander Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Glorious Superior!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Xander Graves!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves throws a wild body kick that Superior sees coming a mile off.
Superior swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Superior moves into the clinch.
Superior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Graves fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Graves can't break the clinch.
Superior lands a body shot.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Superior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Graves shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Superior sprawls well. Superior wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a combination that misses
and Superior counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Superior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Superior misses with the head strike.
Superior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Superior misses with a body punch.
Superior pressing his opponent against the cage.
Superior throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Superior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Superior throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
Superior lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Graves at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Superior misses with a body shot.
Superior lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Superior dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Graves, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Superior is looking to wear down Graves with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Superior closes the distance and clinches.
Superior is stalling here.
Superior has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Superior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Superior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Graves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Superior works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Superior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Graves drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Superior gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Superior lands with a right to the head.
Superior stops a takedown attempt from Graves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Superior regains guard.
Superior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Superior looking for a guillotine here but Graves defends easily.
Superior looking for a sweep. Not yet Superior, not yet.
Superior is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Graves throws a strike but Superior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Superior has picked Graves up and slammed him! Graves can't keep hold of the triangle and Superior manages to pass to side control!
Superior controls the position from side control.
Graves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Superior dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Graves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Superior.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Graves wants to control from the top but Superior keeps moving.
Superior working for a triangle but Graves defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Superior has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Superior has control of Graves's left arm, preventing Graves from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Superior is keeping the position.
Graves postures up in Superior's guard and throws a big left but Superior blocks it.
Graves trying to control but Superior is working from the bottom.
Graves throws a big right hand that misses.
Superior is controlling Graves's posture.
Superior is trying to keep Graves in close.
Graves slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Graves working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Graves tries to stand but Superior is controlling his head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to advance to mount but Superior denies him.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Graves misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Graves tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Graves has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Superior's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Graves wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superior keeps working.
Superior is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Superior is working hard here to advance position.
Graves throws an elbow but Superior slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Superior prevents Graves from improving position.
Graves tries for a kimura but Superior is defending well.
Graves goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Superior rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Graves's guard! Nice work there by Superior!
Superior won't allow Graves to get back to his feet.
Graves has his foot on Superior's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Superior works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Superior is pushing down on Graves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graves is fighting to maintain full guard but Superior has managed to sneak the leg through.
Graves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Graves looking to control.
Graves has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Superior controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xander Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Superior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Superior misses with a body shot.
Graves throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Superior moves into the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves is looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Superior.
Superior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Superior.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior misses with a punch to the body.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Graves blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Superior stalls.
Graves blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves has Superior pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Superior manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Graves wants a takedown.
That's two 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.
Superior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Superior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Superior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Graves can do to turn this around?
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Superior pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Glorious Superior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Superior rushes Graves and presses him up against the cage.
Graves is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Superior is defending well.
Superior misses with a body punch.
Superior stalls.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Superior.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Superior.
Graves looking for a takedown.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Superior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Xander Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Superior misses with a looping right.
Graves changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graves gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Superior connects with a single shot there.
Graves ducks under a wild hook from Superior.
Superior ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Graves moves away.
Graves is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior clinches with his opponent.
Superior lands a left hand.
Superior tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Superior is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Superior lands with a right to the head.
Graves is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Superior to keep the fight standing.
Glorious Superior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves is trying to drag Superior to the mat but Superior just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves blocks a body shot from Superior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Superior clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Nice jab there from Superior.
Graves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Graves closes the distance and pushes Superior back into the cage.
Superior has Graves pressed against the cage.
Superior tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Superior back against the cage.
Superior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior swings wildly with an uppercut but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Superior stops a takedown attempt from Graves.
Superior misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Superior.
Superior lands a shoulder strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Superior pulls his leg out and moves away.
Superior looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Superior with a hook.
Superior looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Superior ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Superior throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves shoots in but Superior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Glorious Superior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xander Graves.
Superior instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Superior.
Superior pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Superior tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Superior gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Graves is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Superior struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Superior scores with a shoulder strike.
Superior lands a right hand.
Superior has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
The referee is keeping an eye on Superior - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Superior tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Superior lands with a right to the head.
Superior gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves blocks a body shot from Superior.
Superior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Superior works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Graves wants to take the fight to the mat but Superior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Superior prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Superior lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glorious Superior had his way with Xander Graves in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Superior swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Graves.
Superior looks to land a right hand but Graves moved out of range.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Superior throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Graves 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Graves is rocked!
Graves tries to work over Superior's front leg with a kick but Superior checks it.
Superior scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Superior.
Graves tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Superior closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Superior as the two fighters clinch.
Superior pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Superior stalling the fight.
Superior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Superior throws a head punch that misses.
Superior taking a breather.
Superior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Superior pushes Graves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves is still on wobbly legs! Can Superior finish him?
Graves wants to take the fight to the mat but Superior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Superior lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Superior.
Superior is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from Superior as the two fighters clinch.
Superior works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Superior lands a big right hand that drops Graves! The killer instinct kicks in and Superior finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Superior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glorious Superior!
Glorious Superior retains his lightweight title!
Glorious Superior decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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