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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Galen Graham (ranked 24806 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ JiuJitsu (ranked 4149 p4p, 387 weight class). JJ JiuJitsu has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Galen Graham's chin.
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Galen Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, JJ JiuJitsu!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - JiuJitsu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graham darts in and clinches JiuJitsu up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
JiuJitsu wants to take the fight to the mat but Graham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
JiuJitsu wants a takedown but no success here.
JiuJitsu tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Graham just stands there and leans against the cage.
Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ JiuJitsu.
Graham stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Graham manages to pull guard.
JiuJitsu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Graham rushes JiuJitsu and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
JiuJitsu misses with a head kick.
JiuJitsu shoots in and gets a takedown into Graham's guard.
Graham utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
JiuJitsu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Graham works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
JiuJitsu advances position into side control!
JiuJitsu controlling the position from side mount.
JiuJitsu has control of an arm but Graham manages to advance to JiuJitsu's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for JiuJitsu to escape the position.
Graham misses with an elbow to the head.
Graham has JiuJitsu flattened out and is raining down punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Even with his hooks in, Graham manages to miss with strikes from the back.
JiuJitsu manages to reverse the position and now he's in Graham's guard. Nice work there by JiuJitsu.
Graham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
JiuJitsu stays in close to Graham's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that JiuJitsu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Graham could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
JiuJitsu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's four 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.
JiuJitsu trying to control but Graham is working from the bottom.
JiuJitsu pushing down on Graham's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Graham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for JiuJitsu on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Graham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu escapes and gets back to his feet.
JJ JiuJitsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Graham swats away the attempt to clinch by JiuJitsu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Galen Graham will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
JiuJitsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Graham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A quick step to the side and Graham tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
JiuJitsu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
JiuJitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu tries for a takedown but Graham sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Graham moves into the clinch.
Graham stalling the fight.
Graham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
JiuJitsu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Graham fires out a quick counter leg kick but JiuJitsu just manages to avoid it.
Graham fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham has picked JiuJitsu up - he's going for a ride! Graham dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
JiuJitsu keeping hold of Graham's head, controlling as best he can.
JiuJitsu manages to get to full guard.
Graham throws a big elbow that misses.
Graham throws a big right hand that misses.
Graham throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
JiuJitsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Graham throws an elbow that misses. JiuJitsu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Graham's guard. Nice move by JiuJitsu!
JiuJitsu postures up in Graham's guard and throws a big left but Graham blocks it.
Graham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
JiuJitsu is pushing down on Graham's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graham is fighting to maintain full guard but JiuJitsu has managed to sneak the leg through.
JJ JiuJitsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Graham blocking the ground and pound attempt from JiuJitsu.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
JiuJitsu seems to be working for a kimura but Graham defends the submission attempt.
JiuJitsu throwing shots but Graham is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu is looking to pass Graham's guard but actually Graham recovers to full guard.
JiuJitsu passes into half guard.
JiuJitsu working Graham over with strikes.
JiuJitsu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
JiuJitsu seems to be looking for submissions.
JiuJitsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
JiuJitsu controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ JiuJitsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
JiuJitsu shoots for a double leg takedown but Graham sprawls well. He's pushed JiuJitsu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Graham tries for a takedown but JiuJitsu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
JiuJitsu fails with an attempt to clinch.
JiuJitsu tries to keep at a distance but Graham has taken the fight into the clinch.
JiuJitsu wants to get back to striking at distance but Graham won't allow it.
JiuJitsu tries to pull guard but Graham holds him up against the cage and eventually JiuJitsu drops back down to his feet.
JiuJitsu jumps guard but Graham turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galen Graham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JJ JiuJitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham has JiuJitsu pressed against the cage, preventing JiuJitsu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graham wants a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
JiuJitsu trying to control the position but instead, Graham has worked for underhooks and has pushed JiuJitsu into the cage.
JiuJitsu is fighting off a takedown attempt but Graham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip JiuJitsu to the mat. JiuJitsu regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
JiuJitsu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
JiuJitsu throws a head kick that misses.
JiuJitsu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Graham drives through and clinches with JiuJitsu against the cage.
JiuJitsu is trying to maintain a safe position but Graham gets an underhook and turns JiuJitsu into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu is defending well against a takedown attempt.
JiuJitsu is trying to break the clinch but Graham has him pressed against the cage.
Graham gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu is trying to push Graham away but Graham has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
JiuJitsu tries a body shot but Graham blocks it.
Graham lands a takedown into guard.
JiuJitsu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham leaves JiuJitsu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Graham is defended easily by JiuJitsu.
JiuJitsu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Graham stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Graham wants it to stay on the feet.
JiuJitsu tries to clinch but Graham is having none of it.
JiuJitsu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Graham was covering up waiting for the punch and JiuJitsu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
JiuJitsu stands up and waves to Graham to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Graham is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
JiuJitsu dives in for a single leg takedown but Graham sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
JiuJitsu looks for a takedown but Graham sprawls well.
Graham wants to clinch.
JiuJitsu with the counter takedown but Graham avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
JiuJitsu is looking to clinch.
Graham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from JiuJitsu.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to JJ JiuJitsu.
I think JiuJitsu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ JiuJitsu!
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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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