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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xander Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Muse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Muse will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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165 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
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190 cm
29
165 lbs
6 - 5 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xander Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mike Muse!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Johanna Lukiainen and Roosa Järviläinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Graves closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Graves lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves trying to control but Muse is working from the bottom.
Muse pulls Graves in close to prevent any damage.
Graves is looking to work some ground and pound but Muse has wrist control.
Graves wants to control from the top but Muse keeps moving.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Muse is keeping the position.
Graves pushing down on Muse's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Muse is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves is trying to work for a kimura but Muse is defending well.
Graves trying to control the action but Muse is working from the bottom.
Muse is looking to escape.
Muse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Graves.
Graves 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Muse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Muse looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves forces his way into half guard.
Muse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Muse wriggles free and stands up.
Muse tries to clinch up.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
That kick from Muse tenderised Graves's leg. Graves is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves misses with a double jab
and Muse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Muse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muse dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Muse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muse counters with a body kick.
Graves throws a solid leg kick but Muse takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Graves.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Graves tries to counter with a takedown but Muse is quick to defend against it.
Muse wants to land a leg kick but Graves is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Graves misses.
A head kick misses from Muse.
Graves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Muse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Muse misses
and Graves counters with a shoot takedown. Muse fights it but they end up in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muse looking for a sweep. Not yet Muse, not yet.
Graves stops Muse from standing up.
Muse keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Graves controlling from the top position.
Graves might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Muse wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Muse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muse.
Xander Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Graves dives in and grabs Muse's left leg, looking for a takedown. Muse pushes down on Graves's head and hops out.
Muse misses with a low kick.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Muse punishes Graves's body with a nice straight punch.
Muse takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Muse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Graves feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves shoots in for a takedown but Muse shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Muse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Graves's head backwards.
Graves misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muse throws a front kick aimed at Graves's knee but Graves avoids it well.
Muse throws a leg kick
and Graves counters with a takedown into side control.
Muse avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Graves.
Graves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Graves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Muse struggling a bit here.
Graves creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muse wants to control but Graves postures up.
Graves trying to control the action but Muse is working from the bottom.
Graves creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Muse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Muse's face as Graves controls the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Graves.
Graves looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Graves trying to control the action but Muse is working from the bottom.
Muse is looking for a sweep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muse is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muse tries to escape but Graves is in control.
Graves in side control, throwing shots but Muse defends.
Muse bucks up and tries to throw Graves off but instead Graves has got his back!
Muse defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Graves is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Muse taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Graves.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xander Graves!
An out of breath Xander Graves thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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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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